Import Google Maps 3D Model City into Blender (Guaranteed Workflow)

In this tutorial I'll be explaining about the Blender MapsModelsImport addon that can be used to import 3D building models on a city scale level into Blender from Google Maps.
Software used:
Blender version 3.5 : www.blender.org/
MapsModelsImporter: github.com/eli...
RenderDoc: renderdoc.org/...
Copy and paste the following line:
C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "SET RENDERDOC_HOOK_EGL=0 && START "" ^"C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe^" --disable-gpu-sandbox --gpu-startup-dialog"
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[@martijn1501]

btw, excellent excellent video, very wel told. very useful.

[@AArtfat]

Ty but not working. After inject and put OK button generaiting a new PID. This action repeats. Blender 3.6.1

[@blenderburbax]

This process works with Blender version 3.5, MapsModelsImporter 0.6.2 and RenderDoc 1.26, so far Blender 3.6 hasn't worked for me either. Another thing, check your chrome.exe installation location. In the video it's 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe', if your location is different modify the path

[@FactBlitzkrieg]

Does version really matter? I'm using latest version of blender, renderdoc.

[@blenderburbax]

​@@FactBlitzkriegyes, the combination of software versions usually has an effect on the process, let me know if it has worked for you with the latest versions

[@mohammadnavaiemehr3324]

hi I have the same problem, I have tried these versions but again injection process failed and with clicking ok button only a new pid generated. @@blenderburbax

[@blenderburbax]

@@mohammadnavaiemehr3324 send me a screenshot of the issue on discord

[@visheshkumar3786]

When open chrome always says windows cannot find c program files

[@OneroomBeatz]

What if you pull the houses up and rework the streets and roads with Google street Textures and retexture the buildings wouldn't that be less work for a more detailed openworld?

[@blenderburbax]

if that works it would be nice, but here the street textures are also imported with the building textures

[@helalsstudio1843]

How come my google chrome error not happening, any advise?

[@blenderburbax]

This process works with Blender version 3.5, MapsModelsImporter 0.6.2 and RenderDoc 1.26, Another thing, check your chrome.exe installation location. In the video it's 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe', if your location is different modify the path

[@MrSzkoda]

HI, I have black screen capture fin renderdoc, can you help me? many thanks

[@blenderburbax]

This process works with Blender version 3.5, MapsModelsImporter 0.6.2 and RenderDoc 1.26, so far Blender 3.6 hasn't worked for me either. Another thing, check your chrome.exe installation location. In the video it's 'C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe', if your location is different modify the path

[@ecoxxy]

i save the file in renderdoc but i cant import on blender 3.6.5, renderdoc 1.25, importmap 0.62 can you help me?

[@blenderburbax]

I recommend renderdoc 1.26

[@rhettestangl3096]

Hi I am having trouble first I had trouble with the render doc app greying out the capture button as well as the browser corner code text not being visible. I uninsatlled and reinstalled the render doc version you recommended along with reinstalling chrome and now having trouble with the shortcut finding the location of the browser app to open the shortcut browser the problem maybe be vary do i need to download a specific version of chrome i am also using Microsoft parallels to run my computer software. Can I contact you through discord like thee other commenter.

[@blenderburbax]

yes you can reach me on discord with 'Ted#4996'

[@MudRun-sc2cm]

Hello, what was the size of the file saved as a zip? i have ideas & there not small..

[@blenderburbax]

around 10Mb

[@MudRun-sc2cm]

ok thanks

[@MrSzkoda]

What version of chrome do I need?:

[@blenderburbax]

you can use the latest version

[@imran-khaan]

Would you be able to make a video from the same file and extract a high quality mash from it. It will be exported in FBX format with textures so that I can use this FBX 3D building in any software application. It would be helpful if you could help me. I have a client. When I exported that mash, the quality of the mash was very poor. I would appreciate it if you would make a video demonstrating how to improve this mash.

[@blenderburbax]

I have made a video on how to improve the mesh and how to export it with textures, use this link to access the video (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l369hHWOh66gjZI). But am afraid the overall mesh you obtain through this process still has limitations.

[@imran-khaan]

@@blenderburbax Let me try. If I can get any solution, I will share with you.

[@rhettestangl3096]

you have to get closer shots until the facade details are fully buffered as the blur can get then piece them together tedious but better quality

[@CanalHardcorePlay]

This is the wrost workflow to get 3D google maps

[@eniskirim8982]

can i contact u ? I always getting messi graphics. im trying to get a good shot to convert this into UE5 to use it as gamemap

[@blenderburbax]

yes sure, my email is '[e-mail]', usually you get better resolution when you extract smaller area

[@eniskirim8982]

@@blenderburbax do you have disorc so i can stream you my problem too ?

[@blenderburbax]

@@eniskirim8982 i just created a discord account, you can find me by Ted#4996