The Maps 3D SDK for Android lets you use Google's 3D imagery across your applications. Google now offers a built-in 3D rendering experience, allowing you to quickly and seamlessly incorporate or experiment with 3D Maps.
Key features
- Integrated data + renderer solution: The Maps 3D SDK for Android offers a single touchpoint for creating immersive mapping experiences. With built-in rendering and an integrated, places-rich base map, you can simplify development steps and quickly build impressive 3D maps visualizations.
- Performance: Google's built-in rendering technology allows for fast display and a smooth user experience.
- Styling: The Maps 3D SDK for Android provides support for styling using polylines, polygons, and extruded shapes, allowing you to effectively bring your user's attention to key geographic elements of the real world.
- Preset camera paths: Effortlessly guide users through your 3D map with predefined camera animations, smoothly transitioning to points of interest and showcasing key locations from various angles.
- Markers: Highlight locations on the map with 3D markers.
- 3D models: Elevate your mapping experience by incorporating detailed 3D models of buildings, landmarks, or custom objects, providing users with an even more immersive and informative view of the mapped area.
- Comprehensive data: Google is constantly working to bring more high quality data into the maps platform, to continue to offer best-in-class 3D imagery and a better understanding of the real world.
Next steps
- Set up your app to use the Maps 3D SDK for Android
- Add your first 3D map to your app
- Check out the Maps 3D SDK for Android samples