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How to create a 3D Terrain with Google Maps and height maps in Photoshop - 3D Map Generator Terrain

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How to create a 3D Terrain with Google Maps and height maps in Photoshop - 3D Map Generator Terrain

9,604,970 views October 28, 2017 20:32

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In brief

Turn a real-world location into a 3D terrain model in Photoshop using Google Maps satellite imagery and height maps. This quick method works without specialized 3D software and is ideal for designers or hobbyists who want to visualize landscapes.

Questions & answers

Do I need a 3D program for this?

No—Photoshop and Google Maps are the only tools required.

Why isn’t the 3D effect working?

Ensure you’re using a 2D satellite map URL, not the 3D globe view.

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Description from the creator

More info: 3d-map-generator.com/3d-map-generator-terrain/

This video shows you how to make a 3D map of almost any location in the world in less than 10 minutes. And you don't even need any 3D program for it - just Photoshop, Google Maps and the 3D Map Generator terrain.

0:00 - example map Lienz ( commented )
7:06 - example map Le Leona
11:58 - example map Simi Valley
15:42 - example map Temphe

Important: Copy the map view URL, not the satelite URL!
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Note: Google Maps has changed the "3D off" feature. Now turn off globe, above the traffic setting to get a 2D satellite map (texture).
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Note: All suggested heightmap services are not part of the 3D Map Generator – Terrain. They are just options for getting a grayscale heightmap. There is no guarantee of availability or functionality.
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Orange Box Ceo published this 20:32 video tutorial on October 28, 2017. It has been watched 9,604,970 times on YouTube.

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