How to Publish a Virtual Tour to Google Street View

Easily publish immersive 360° tours to Google Street View using GoThru's redesigned interface. This guide walks you through everything from setup to publishing, whether you're showcasing a business, venue, or public space.

1️⃣ Getting Started

Before You Begin

✅ Prepare Your 360° Images

• Minimum resolution: 5300x2650px
• Supported formats: .jpg
• Capture images 3-5 meters (10-15 ft) apart for best results

✅ Connect Your Google Profile to allow access to Google Street View publishing

2️⃣ Create a New Tour

• Go to GoThru Dashboard → Click "Create New Tour"
• Select: "Publish to Street View"
• Find the business using the business name (e.g., "Beer Store 2022 Tour") or use CID numbers.
• Verify:
  • Location (e.g., "Beer Store 2022, Bramalea Road")
  • CID/Place ID (auto-filled if connected to Google Business Profile)

3️⃣ Upload & Connect Images

Option A: Direct Upload

• Click "Browse Files" or drag/drop images into the upload zone.
• Wait for confirmation (e.g., "3 images uploaded successfully").

Option B: Import from Cloud

• Use Google Drive or Dropbox for bulk uploads.

4️⃣ Link Images in the Tour Editor

Open the Panorama Connector:

• Double-click your first image (e.g., "Entrance Plaza").

Add Subsequent Images:

• Drag/drop or double-click adjacent panoramas.

Use Auto Link:

• Click "Auto Link" to let AI connect images (works best with 3-5m spacing).
• Manually adjust paths if needed (drag blue lines on the map).

Check this out: How to work with GoThru AI moderator

5️⃣ Publish Your Tour

• Click "Publish to Google Maps Business Page" 
• Submit → Live in 24-48 hours.

Your tour will be on Google Street View and the links between panoramas will be active in about 48 hours. In case an error occurs with the tour, GoThru will let you know: you will see a red message displayed on the Google Street View Publish section.

 ⚠️Troubleshooting

🚀 Pro Tips

🔹 Preview on Mobile or Dekstop: Test tours before publishing.