Download maps
Downloading maps is a necessary action for further use of maps and offline navigation. You can download maps by viewing the list of regions in the main menu or by clicking on the desired area on the map.
The application can not function normally without offline maps, which are not distributed in the application. Although the application supports Vector maps and Raster maps, it is highly recommended that you start working with Offline Vector Maps so that all functions such as search, Search, Navigation, Context menu.
First Screenβ
When you first launch the app, it suggests downloading a map based on your Internet location. In the case of VPN usage, the app can propose a different (not your geolocation) map region.
Next, you can restore you data from OsmAnd Cloud.
- Android
- iOS
World overview map. Versions of OsmAnd prior to 3.8 suggest downloading World map so you can browse the map on the planet-level zoom. In new OsmAnd versions small Mini world overview map is packaged inside the app. However afterward, you can download a larger World Overview map which contains more detailed information about the world.
Main menuβ
- Android
- iOS
You can download new maps and manage already downloaded maps through the Main Menu:
Android Menu β Download maps
This screen has certain features
Top screen buttons:
- Refresh button β³ - checks for available map updates on OsmAnd servers.
- Search button π - search the region by names or large cities inside it.
Memory info and map counter:
- Map counter (Free version) - display how many Free map downloads left.
- Device memory - show available memory to be used on the device.
Map search:
- π - search the region by names or large cities inside it.
Screens:
- All downloads / Worldwide - browse and download maps split by continents / countries / regions / types.
- Local / Installed - manage already downloaded maps.
- Updates - check and download monthly map updates.
- OsmAnd Live - configure hourly map updates for certain regions.
You can download new maps and manage already downloaded maps through the Main Menu:
iOS Menu β Maps & Resources
This screen has certain features
Top screen buttons:
- Refresh button β³ - checks for available map updates on OsmAnd servers.
- Search button π - search the region by names or large cities inside it.
Memory info and map counter:
- Map counter (Free version) - display how many Free map downloads left.
- Device memory - show available memory to be used on the device.
Maps part:
- All downloads / Worldwide - browse and download maps split by continents / countries / regions.
- Local / Installed - manage already downloaded maps.
- Updates - check and download monthly map updates.
- Live updates - configure hourly map updates for certain regions.
Map Context menuβ
- Android
- iOS
One of the option to download map is via World map and Map Context menu. You can open Context menu by clicking on the Label, for example city name, or by long tap on the map, or by searching City via Search. Context menu will have a suggestion of the smallest region to download.
One of the option to download map is via World map and Map Context menu. You can open Context menu by clicking on the Label, for example city name, or by long tap on the map, or by searching City via Search. Context menu will have a suggestion of the smallest region to download.
Manage - World Mapβ
- Android
- iOS
One way to download the map is to zoom out the World map and by short tap select the region to download. This area will be highlighted in yellow and on the bottom will appear a panel with the name of the region and an offer to download it or choose other maps.
One way to download the map is to zoom out the World map and by short tap select the region to download. This area will be highlighted in yellow and on the bottom will appear a panel with the name of the region and an offer to download it or choose other maps.
Note: At low zoom level map selected to download will be highlighted in yellow and maps that already downloaded will be highlighted in green, deactivated maps will be highlighted in orange. 'Deactivated' maps allow to speed up program in case you have many downloaded maps.
Searchβ
- Android
- iOS
It is possible to find and to download a map from the search function.
Just write a country or region name, and you see a map file on the finding list. Click on a country name to start downloading.
It is possible to find and to download a map from the search function.
Just write a country or region name, and you see a map file on the finding list. Click on a country name and start downloading process from Map Context menu.
Own map (Advanced)β
There is a possibility to download created by yourself (in OsmAnd Map Creator) map. Read more
Type of mapsβ
- Android
- iOS
You can download several types of maps: Standard, Roads-only (lightweight maps without details i.e. buildings), Contour lines, Hillshade, Slope, Wikipedia, Travel guides (Wikivoyage), Nautical maps, Voice packages, Map fonts, Altitude correction.
Read more about types of maps.
You can download several types of maps: Standard, Roads-only (lightweight maps without details i.e. buildings), Contour lines, Hillshade, Slope, Wikipedia, Nautical maps.
Read more about types of maps.
Manage - Downloaded Mapβ
- Android
- iOS
To find out how to manage one or more maps, follow these steps: Menu β Download maps β Local
- Tap on a map folder in the your maps list or the three dots menu.
- You can choose:
- Deactivate: Activate, Rename, Delete.
- Rename.
- Delete.
NOTE. Deactivated maps
- Tap on a map folder in the your maps list.
- Delete.