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Google Maps as XYZ tiles layer in QGIS

By Aldo Ridhoni
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As the title suggest, in this post I will tell the steps to use Google Maps in Mapping Application QGIS. QGIS is an FOSS application for Geographic Information System similar to commercial ArcGIS software.

In QGIS there is a feature to add XYZ Tiles as a layer.
Right click on XYZ Tiles from Browser panel and choose "New connection...".

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Add name "Google Satellite".
Add URL : https://mt1.google.com/vt/lyrs=s&x={x}&y={y}&z={z}
Uncheck max and min zoom level.
And click OK to create layer.

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Now you can use Google Satellite map as your basemap in QGIS. For other types of map from Google Maps see links below.

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