Plugins
Overviewβ
Plugins greatly enhance OsmAnd functionality. Each of them is designed to solve a separate problem, such as trip recording, getting Wikipedia articles offline, putting additional terrain data or street-level views on the map etc. Plugins can be internal (you can turn them on inside the OsmAnd app) or external (separately installed programs). Third-party plugins work via OsmAnd API and can get access to OsmAnd data.
Configure pluginβ
In order to get access to the specific functions, provided by a plugin, it must be enabled first. You need to purchase some plugins before use. In some cases, a special map layer should be activated or a user profile should be configured.
Enable / disableβ
- Android
- iOS
To enable / disable plugins go to:
Android Menu β Plugins β οΈ β Enable
To enable / disable plugins go to:
iOS Menu β Plugins β β
Purchaseβ
Most plugins are available for free, only four of them require purchase of OsmAnd+ or OsmAnd Pro license before use:
Detailed information about the purchase of the application can be found in the section Purchase.
Plugin Featuresβ
OsmAnd Plugins could contribute to these Feature groups: Layer, Widgets, Context Menu actions, Drawer actions, Map Style, Map Source, Profile.
π€ - only for Android version of OsmAnd.
Plugin Settingsβ
Only the development plugin and the OSM editing plugin change settings for all profiles. The remaining plugins are configured for each profile separately.
Almost each plugin have specific profile or global settings, which can be accessed via:
- Android
- iOS
- Main menu β Plugins β Plugin name β Settings or
- Main menu β Global Settings β Profile β Plugin settings.
- Main menu β Global Settings β Profile β Plugin settings.
Below you can find the list of plugins, that have their own settings.
π€ - only for Android version of OsmAnd.
| Plugin name | Settings |
|---|---|
| Trip recording | Π‘onfigure the trip recording operation modes |
| Weather | Configure measurement units for displaying weather events |
| π€ Audio/video notes | Select video format, how long to store etc. |
| OpenStreetMap editing | Specify user login |
| π€ OpenPlaceReviews | Specify user login or use test registration |
| π€ External Sensors | Connect to external device Settings |
| π€ Accessibility | Settings allow you to use Accessibility Android features inside OsmAnd. |
| OsmAnd development | Plugin settings allow you to enable special features for developers or experienced users |
| π€ OsmAnd Tracker | All settings are configurable in a separate app |
Listβ
Wikipediaβ
Having Wikipedia on your trip helps you learn more about the places you visit. It is available offline and shows Wikipedia articles in relation to the points of interest right on the map.
Online mapsβ
OsmAnd Online maps are an extensive addition to the OpenStreetMap database already present in the application. With this plugin, you can add layers to your map with information from a different source.
Trip recordingβ
To tell a story of where you have been, GPS data, as latitude and longitude of your location, can be recorded and stored in a file, and then re-used, improved, added with waypoints, provided for navigation, shared with friends, etc.
Contour lines and Terrainβ
Terrain information, such as Contour lines, Hillshades, Slopes - helps to make a visual assessment of the shape of the land surface by considering the curvature, extremes, steepness, points of equal height, and other.
Nautical map viewβ
Nautical map provides detailed graphical representation of oceans, seas, coastal areas and rivers to help you navigate on the water, and be aware of popular traffic routes, obstacles in your waterway, the nearest harbors, anchorages, and other essential reference.
Ski map viewβ
Ski Map View shows winter colors and pistes downhill or cross-country, as well as cable cars, chairlifts, facilities and services nearby, which is useful for navigating destinations such as recreation areas, ski resorts and terrain parks.
Audio/video notesβ
Audio/video notes for future reference in case of need, or just to remember the moment, scene, or interaction. Once made audio/video notes are available from My places as well as on the map as an individual layer of user-made stories and thoughts tied to a geolocation. For Android only.
Parking positionβ
Set a point on the map where your car is left on the street and notify your calendar when parking time starts. This will make it easier for you to track the time and location of your car.
OpenStreetMap editingβ
OpenStreetMap editing plugin allows you to contribute to OpenStreetMap, a global community that aims to create a comprehensive map of the world and provide up-to-date, open-source data to every user.
OpenPlaceReviewsβ
The plugin allows you to add and view photos of restaurants, cafes and other points of interest in the context menu of the place. For Android only.
Mapillaryβ
To get around faster, in OsmAnd you can use street-level views of your routes or places of interest provided by Mapillary (an internet connection is required).
Accessibilityβ
Accessibility plugin makes the device's accessibility features directly available in OsmAnd. For Android only.
External sensorsβ
Connect external sensors to display data on OsmAndand screen and to store needed information in track recordings. For Android only.
Weatherβ
Shows the hourly forecast for the current day and for 7 days ahead.
OsmAnd developmentβ
OsmAnd development plugin is only necessary for developers and experienced users. It allows you to simulate navigation routes, check screen rendering performance, etc.
OsmAnd Trackerβ
OsmAnd Tracker helps you see where your contacts are on the map in OsmAnd. For Android only.