3D Not Working in Google Maps on PC: 5 Ways to Fix it

For this feature to work, Globe view needs to be enabled

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Published onAugust 8, 2024

published onAugust 8, 2024

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Having trouble getting the 3D view in Google Maps to work on your PC? You’re not alone. Many users face this issue, but the good news is that there are several solutions you can try to get it working again.

Why won’t my Google Maps show 3D?

This usually happens if Globe mode isn’t enabled or due to disabled hardware acceleration.

What can I do if 3D is not working in the PC version of Google Maps?

You can try updating your browser or using the Incognito mode to check if that helps.

1. Enable Globe view

To learn more about Satellite view, we have a whole guide dedicated toenabling Satellite view in Google Maps, so don’t miss it.

2. Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled

3. Check WebGL status

4. Clear cache and cookies

5. Disable problematic extensions

By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of Google Maps 3D not working on your PC.

This isn’t the only issue you can encounter, many reported thatGoogle Maps is slow on Windowswhile others reported thatGoogle Maps is not workingat all.

However, these issues can be easily resolved by following the instructions from this guide.

3D Not Working in Google Maps on PC: 5 Ways to Fix it#

What can I do if 3D is not working in the PC version of Google Maps?#

1. Enable Globe view#

2. Ensure hardware acceleration is enabled#

3. Check WebGL status#

4. Clear cache and cookies#

5. Disable problematic extensions#