: Using pirated or modified software can lead to fines or civil liability for copyright infringement.

It facilitates the import and export of GIS data, historical imagery viewing, and the creation of high-definition videos. Google Help Understanding "Preactivated 2 Extra Quality"

Satellite and aerial imagery in Google Earth Pro come directly from Google’s servers. A cracked client cannot magically improve image resolution beyond what Google provides. Claims of “extra quality” are bait to lure unsuspecting users into downloading malicious executables.

“You need a license key to use Pro.” Fact: Since 2015, no key is required. Entering any old key like GEPFREE is unnecessary but harmless.

: High-definition video export (up to 1080p) for virtual "fly-through" tours.