[Qgis-user] Google Earth

[Chuck Young]

I hope someone will take the time to help me understand the use of Google
Earth images and how to acquire them and use them in QGIS.

I have been using Google Earth free version for some time. The images are
clear and very good resolution.  I recently purchased a copy of the area I
need that is in MrSid format.  However the resolution is only good to a
point.  Then it is really pixelated at the zoom level I really need.

I understand that I need a paid "Pro" subscription to Google earth, but I
don't know what else and how to go about the actual download or capture of
the map segments I need. I have seen discussion on the subject and the file
format etc. but just need to get the pieces together.

Also I have been using the Tiger files for the roads, which has its own
challenges.  All the data and the layers I have created so far are in NAD
83 Zone12.  (+proj=utm +zone=12 +ellps=GRS80 +towgs84=0,0,0,0,0,0,0
+units=m +no_defs).  I could probably translate them to another if
necessary but would like to keep the work load down to a minimum.

Thanks in advance!

Chuck
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