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LinkToGoogleMaps QGIS 4 compatibility
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Yes — LinkToGoogleMaps supports QGIS 4 (declared max version 4.99.0).
Generate a Google Maps, Street View, or Google Earth link from any spot on your QGIS map—copy or open the location instantly with one click, always using WGS84 coordinates.
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Create shareable Google Maps, Street View, and Google Earth links directly from QGIS. It converts any clicked map point to WGS84 and builds the URL for you. Key features: - One click to copy the link or open it in your browser - Choose Google Maps, Street View, or Google Earth as the default action - Automatic reprojection to WGS84 from any layer CRS - Configurable zoom level for Maps and Street View - Toolbar button remembers your last choice - Address search: from the dropdown menu, search by address (Nominatim) to center the map on a place Perfect for quickly sharing precise locations or opening field navigation. Translations: English (default), Italian (it), Catalan (ca), and Spanish (es).
| Author | Marco Faenzi |
|---|---|
| Downloads | 16,777 |
| Latest version | 1.0.5 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-18 (27 days ago) |
| Min QGIS | 3.0.0 |
| Max QGIS | 4.99.0 |
| QGIS 4 ready | Yes |
| Maintenance | Active |
| Categories | Basemaps & tiles, Coordinates & projections |
| Tags | google maps, url, street view, map link, external tools, clipboard, sharing, google earth |
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