Are you a 3D modeling enthusiast or VR developer looking to create realistic environments? Google Street View is a great resource for capturing real-world scenes, and you can save them as OBJ files for use in your projects. Here's how to do it:
1. Find the Location on Google Street View
First, navigate to the desired location on Google Street View using the web browser or mobile app. Once you've found the spot you want to capture, make sure the area is clear and visible without obstructions.
2. Access the Developer Tools
Next, right-click on the Street View image and select 'Inspect' to access the developer tools. This will allow you to view and manipulate the underlying code of the webpage.
3. Identify the Street View Data
Within the developer tools, look for the network tab and filter the results by 'XHR' (XMLHttpRequest). You should see a list of network requests being made by the Street View interface.
4. Save the OBJ File
Look for a request with a URL that contains 'scontent-sea1-1.cdninstagram.com' and has the type 'json'. This is the JSON data containing the 3D model of the Street View location. Right-click on the URL and open it in a new tab to view the JSON data.
5. Convert JSON to OBJ
Once you have the JSON data open, you can use online tools or scripting languages like Python to convert it into an OBJ file. There are several libraries and scripts available that can help you parse the JSON and extract the necessary 3D geometry and texture information to create an OBJ file.
6. Import and Use the OBJ File
After converting the JSON to OBJ, you can import the OBJ file into your 3D modeling software or VR development tool of choice. This will allow you to use the real-world Street View scene in your projects, whether it's for architectural visualization, game development, or virtual tourism experiences.
By following these steps, you can save Google Street View scenes as OBJ files for use in your 3D modeling and VR projects. Just be sure to respect Google's terms of use and permissions when using Street View data in your creations. Happy 3D modeling!
