Exporting map features from the Layers tab – Avenza Maps

Map features, such as placemarks, tracks, lines, and areas can be exported for use in another device, or GIS software. Users can export map features directly from a map (one map at a time), or export all features at once from the Layers tab.

Supported export formats

Currently, the following formats are supported for export:

KML/KMZ (placemarks, lines, tracks, and areas)
Shapefile* (placemarks, lines, tracks, and areas)
CSV (placemarks only)
GPX (placemarks, lines, and tracks)

*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)

Export settings

You can export with the following options:

Filename - By default this will use the name of the map but can be changed to something more appropriate if required
Export Format
Media Size - This option is valid for data that has images attached to it, and if the appropriate data type is selected (KML/KMZ, or Shapefile*). The Media Size options available are:
- No Image
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Export Visible Only - This option allows you to only export features that are visible. It is an ideal way to only export certain layers or features if required
Export - This option will export the data and schema using the settings you designated to the storage location or email of your choice
Export Schema Only - This option will only export the attribute schema (no map features). Please note that in order to use this option, the format must be KML/KMZ to be used in the app again

*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).

Exporting map features from the Layers tab

To export all map features from the Layers tab:

Tap the Layers tab
Tap the Menu icon (lower right corner)
Select 'Export Map Features'
Choose the applicable export settings (see above for details on each setting)
Tap Export to export the data. NOTE: this option exports all the data contained within the Layers tab. Please be aware of your export destination and any size restrictions that may be in place.

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