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Description from extension meta
Easily measure azimuth angles directly on Google Maps.
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Description from store
📐 Azimuth Overlay Extension for Google Maps
This Chrome Extension allows you to place and rotate a compass rose (azimuth image) on Google Maps. Useful for visualizing directions between points.
✨ Features
🖼️ Show or hide an azimuth (compass) overlay
🔄 Rotate the image in 90° steps
➕➖ Resize the overlay image
👆 Move the image using CTRL + Click on the map
⚫ Toggle between black and white compass designs
🧭 How to Use
1. Open Google Maps
Go to https://maps.google.com in your browser.
2. Activate the Extension
Click the extension icon in your Chrome toolbar. The overlay and control panel will load on the map page.
3. Use the Controls
The control panel appears on the right side of the screen and includes the following buttons:
Button Description:
➕ Increase image size by 20px
➖ Decrease image size by 20px (minimum: 256px)
⟲ Rotate counter-clockwise (−90°)
⟳ Rotate clockwise (+90°)
👁 Toggle visibility of the compass image
⚫ Switch between black and white versions
4. Move the Compass
Hold down the CTRL key and click anywhere on the map. The compass image will move to that position.
🎨 Design
Modern, minimal UI
Color scheme: white, black, and shades of grey
Fixed panel: unobtrusively aligned to the right side
Image behavior: centered, scalable, and rotatable
For more information, visit my GitHub.