swing - Embed google maps in Java desktop Application

Question

I want to embed google maps on a JPanel. Since I want features like zoom-in/out, using static images isn't feasible.

To achieve this, I'll probably need to embed a webpage (which displays google maps) in my Java desktop application. And I've read that I'll need something like WebKit (alternatives?) to accomplish this.

I'd appreciate any help that'll help me:

1. Embed a webpage in a Jpanel.
2. That webpage to display google maps.

Answer 1

Yes, the Google Maps APIs can now be used in Desktop applications

Check out these Stack Overflow threads:

Google Map in JAVA Swing

Embedding Gecko/Webkit in Java

Webkit browser in a Java app

Rendering webpages with WebKit in Java

You can also see the tutorail of using Maps in Java Desktop Application.