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Detailed Guide on How to View Old Photos of Houses and Past Locations on Google Maps

2025-07-09 13:50
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How to View Past Photos of Old Houses and Locations on Google Maps Easily
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Have you ever wanted to "time travel," going back to an old location to see how it has changed? With Google Maps, this is entirely possible! With just a few simple steps, you can view old images of your childhood home, a memorable street, or any place you desire.

In this article, YutoIT will guide you step-by-step on how to do this on both computer and mobile devices.

Viewing Old Photos on Google Maps Using a Computer

Access Google Maps: Open your web browser and go to the Google Maps website:
https://www.google.com/maps

Switch to Street View Mode:
  • In the bottom left corner of the screen, select the "Map Layers" (Layer) icon
  • Click on "More"
  • Enable "Street View" mode and "Satellite" view
Detailed Guide on How to View Old Photos of Houses and Past Locations on Google Maps


Search for a Location: Enter the address you want to view in the search bar

View Old Images:
  • Drag and drop the yellow person icon to the location you want to see on the map
Detailed Guide on How to View Old Photos of Houses and Past Locations on Google Maps


  • In the top left corner, you’ll see a small information box. Click on the text "See other dates"
  • A time slider will appear, allowing you to select different years to see how the location has changed


Viewing Old Photos on Google Maps Using a Mobile Device

Open the Google Maps App: Make sure you have the Google Maps app installed on your phone


Enable Street View Mode:
  • Tap the map layers icon in the top right corner
  • Select the map type as "Satellite" and map details as "Street View"

Search for a Location: Enter the address you want to view

View Old Images:
  • Use two fingers to zoom in on the map, then press and hold on the street you want to view to pin the location

  • A small image of the location will appear in the bottom left corner; tap it to enter Street View mode
  • Select "See other dates" at the bottom of the screen to view older time periods

Additional Information

  • Old image data for Vietnam on Google Maps is generally available from 2017 onwards
  • Major roads and highways often have more historical data compared to smaller roads or rural paths
Wishing you an exciting experience as you "time travel" with Google Maps!
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