Importing map features to a map – Avenza Maps

Avenza Maps allows the import of custom map features for use on maps both online and offline. Map Features include placemarks, tracks, lines, and areas.

Users can import map features directly onto a map, or import to the Layers tab where it can be linked to a map at a later time. Users can also link map feature layers to more than one map without having to export and import the layer each time.

Supported import formats

Currently, the following formats are supported for import:

KML/KMZ - feature and attribute schemas
GPX - feature data only
Shapefile* - feature data only

*Shapefiles require a Pro Subscription, as well as the appropriate files combined together in a ZIP folder in order to successfully import (.shp, .shx, .dbf, and .prj)

Import sources

You can import from several sources including:

Import Schema Only (KML/KMZ) - Allows you to import an attribute schema with no extra map features
Recently Used (KML/KMZ, GPX, Shapefile*) - Allows you to choose from a list of previously used layers (ideal when importing Map Features from Email, or if using the same feature layer on multiple maps). This option can be used for offline importing
From iTunes File Sharing (KML/KMZ, GPX, Shapefile*) - Allows you to access your iTunes File Sharing storage. This option is ideal for offline importing
From Dropbox (KML/KMZ, GPX, Shapefile*) - Allows you to connect to Dropbox to import features. Please note this option does require an internet connection and access to a Dropbox account
From Storage Locations (KML/KMZ, GPX, Shapefile**) - Allows you to connect to any cloud storage app you have downloaded on your device to import features.
From the Web (KML/KMZ, GPX, Shapefile*)
Import as Geofences (v3.7) - Allows you to automatically create geofences on the features imported. For more information see the article available here

*Shapefiles require a Pro Subscription, as well as the appropriate files combined together in a ZIP folder in order to successfully import (.shp, .shx, .prj, and .dbf)

Importing map features to the map

To import map features directly to a map:

Open the desired map you wish to import features to
Tap the Map Features icon (next to the three dots)
Select Import Map Features (the square with a downward arrow icon)
Choose the correct import option

Link Layers - lets you choose existing layers from other maps to link
Import Layers - lets you import layers from outside sources
Import Schema - lets you import an attribute schema only (no data will be imported)

Choose the desired source location
Select the desired file to import

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