Earth Timelapse video downloads

  • Earth Timelapse provides zoomable videos showing planetary changes since 1984, covering themes like urban expansion, deforestation, and mining.

  • Curated time-lapse videos for numerous global locations are available, categorized by theme and region.

  • Videos for each location can be downloaded in various 4k formats, including 3D and 2D (with/without labels) MP4s, and 2D GIFs.

  • Use of Earth Timelapse content requires attribution to Google Earth Timelapse (Google, Landsat, Copernicus) under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Earth Timelapse is a global, zoomable video that lets you see how our planet has changed since 1984. On this page, you'll find a curated selection of videos that highlight different types of planetary change, including urban expansion, mining impacts, river meandering, the growth of megacities, deforestation, and agricultural expansion.

Videos are available to download or embed via YouTube. Learn more about how to use this page and requested attribution.

How to use

Each location on this page displays a preview thumbnail of the animation. Below the preview are buttons linking to the YouTube videos in 2D and 3D (if available). You'll also find a download button; click to select from several formats available:

  • 3D: Available as an MP4 in 4K. The animation includes location name and year labels.
  • 2D, with labels: Available as a GIF or MP4 in 4K. The animation loops three times and includes location and year labels.
  • 2D, without labels: Available as an MP4 in 4K. The animation loops one time with no on-screen text.