Overlaying coordinate axes to an image file
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I would like to import a google earth image into matlab and overlay coordinates accordingly. Is this at all possible please? i am quite new to Matlab and do struggle understanding and using correctly the syntax language so please be gentle.
Regards in advance
Sam
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Greg
on 3 Sep 2026
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Hi Sam, MATLAB can't infer geographic coordinates from an ordinary image alone, such as a screenshot or snipped image. It's better to obtain the latitude and longitude bounds.
For a georeferenced image, 'readgeoraster' and 'geoshow' could be interesting.
Thank you, Greg
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