Instant Street View
Operator: MapInvent Ltd, United Kingdom
Displays Google Street View imagery for addresses and place names. Pro adds historical views and image downloads.
Image, Video & Geo
Product
Instant Street View, a simple way to access Google Street View with an optional Pro subscription.
Availability and source date
Active
As of: 16 October 2026.
No functionality test has been performed.
Use in OSINT research
Helps compare streets, façades and the surroundings of an address with other imagery. Pro offers older images for comparisons over time.
Queries
| Input | Result | Result type |
|---|---|---|
| Address + Place name | The corresponding Google Street View view, where imagery is available. | Retrieved |
Features
- Open street views using an address or place name.
- Display the search status, such as missing Street View imagery or an imprecise location.
- View historical imagery with Pro; depending on the location, availability goes back to 2007.
- Download high-resolution still images with Pro.
Categories
- Image, Video & Geo
- Geolocation
Coverage
Geographical coverage
Unknown
Dataset
Google Street View imagery. Instant Street View provides search access, not its own image collection.
Access
Requirements
The basic view is accessible in a browser without an account. Pro requires an account and a subscription.
Export
Pro offers high-resolution still image downloads.
Provider
MapInvent Ltd
Country of establishment
United Kingdom
Interfaces
No API, MCP or AI integration is documented.
Usage note
The terms prohibit crawling and scraping, among other activities (section 12).
Legal note
Limitations
- Street View imagery is not available for every location.
- Historical imagery is available only with Pro and depends on the location.
- The images do not necessarily show current conditions.
Guides and practical reports
Official · Instant Street View: About
MapInvent Ltd · EN
Explains location search, search status and searching through the address bar.