How to save Large Maps from Google Maps, an ethical way of hacking:
Steps:
1. Install Mozilla Firefox
2. Go to: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/
3. Search for: Screengrab (https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/search/?q=screengrab&cat=all&....6.8&platform=windows)
4. Install Screengrab Add-ons
5. Open Google Maps: http://maps.google.com/
6. Search for a place or desired AOI: e.g., Faridabad, Haryana, India
7. Adjust Zoom Levels according to AOI
8. Click Link Button on Google Maps page (i.e., on MapWindow)
9. Copy Source under "Paste HTML to embed in website" and paste it in a Notepad
10. Only edit Width and Height value in the source
11. Save the untitled Notepad as FileName.html (file name can be anything as desired)
12. Open the saved html file in Mozilla Firefox and adjust AOI in the MapWindow
13. Click Screengrab Icon located in the corner of the browser (i.e., Mozilla Firefox)
14. Save Complete Page/Frame in a local drive/path as .PNG or .JPG
15. Enjoy and use the Large Maps from Google Maps by doing this ethical hacking....
Document prepared by: Er. Alekhya Datta (GIS Professional)
Reference: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1073912/google_maps_hack_how_to_save_large_maps/
doesnt work with ff 9
leemarquis 1 month ago