▶️ How to zoom in Google Maps

Knowing how to zoom in Google Maps can get us out of more than one trouble,when we don't know the way to the place we are going , or if we have lost. In addition, it is as simple as it is intuitive.

When entering the application, a map size will appear by default. But, both if you want to have a more global vision of the area you are in or the path you want to follow, or if you need more detail to find a specific point , such as a business or a street number, you must know how to zoom in Google Maps and how to adjust it.

How to zoom in Google Maps

To zoom in Google Maps,enter the application, enter the address you're looking for and decide between these two ways of doing it :

Tapping twice with your finger on the screen. You can do it as many times as you want so that it enlarges a little more with each touch .
“Pinch” your fingers away,as if you were zooming in with your own hand.

How to adjust the zoom in Google Maps

Have you enlarged the image too much and want to reduce it? We tell you how to adjust the zoom in Google Maps:

Pinch the screen this time by zooming in to zoom out.
You can also slide to the right or left, up and down, to find the exact point that interests you and "play" with the zoom to find what you are looking for.

Control Google Maps zoom levels

Maybe when zooming in and out we lose track of distance and dimensions, therefore, controlling the zoom levels of Google Maps can be useful to have a clearer idea of the reality that the map reflects.

What is the longitude and latitude in Google Maps

The first thing you should know is that the zoom level increases by one point each time you double-tap your finger; and that the higher the zoom level, the more details we will see on the map. Therefore, with lower levels we will have a more global image. With a zoom level 1 you can see the world on Google Maps; with a level 5 the mainland and continents are appreciated; with level 10 cities; with 15 streets and with 20 concrete buildings.

Change view on Google Maps

Once you understand how to zoom in Google Maps and what it entails, it can also be useful to learn how to change the view in Google Maps. The application has different varieties in this regard so that you can use the map in the way that best suits you. Let's go by steps!

Enter Google Maps and press the square-shaped drop-down indicated in the following image. You must also activate the location of your phone.

Select from the different grid options and choose the one that is most comfortable for you.

To change the view to Street View you can also enter an address in the search engine and click on the box that appears at the bottom left with the actual view.

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