Custom imported maps (non-Avenza Map Store maps) can be loaded without an internet connection provided they already exist on the device storage, or you have a laptop/computer with the maps on the hard drive.
iOS device & Mac or PC (iTunes File Sharing):
- Connect your device to your computer and open iTunes
- Click Apps and scroll down to see the File Sharing section
- Select Avenza Maps in the apps list
- In the Avenza Maps Documents box, click Add and browse for a georeferenced map (acceptable formats include GeoTIFF, geospatial PDF, and GeoPDF)
- Be sure to sync your device with iTunes after adding maps to this section
- On your iOS device, open Avenza Maps, and tap on the '+' icon to import a map
- Select From iTunes File Sharing
- Tap to select which maps you want to import, and tap Import
Android device & PC (Windows Explorer):
- Plug-in device via USB cable
- On-device, open the Notification bar (swipe from the top of the screen)
- Tap the "USB connection" notification
- Ensure "Media Device (MTP)" is enabled
- On the computer, use Windows Explorer to copy and paste map file to Avenza Maps folder on device (or any other folder that you can access from the device)
- On-device, open the app and tap on the '+' icon to import a map
- Tap on "From device storage"
- Locate the file you just added and select Import
Android device & Mac (Android File Transfer)
- Ensure "Android File Transfer" software is downloaded on a computer
- Plug-in device via USB cable
- On-device, open the notification bar (swipe from the top of the screen)
- Tap the "USB connection" notification
- Ensure "Media Device (MTP)" is enabled
- On the computer, use Finder to locate map file, click and drag into Avenza Maps folder on Android File Transfer window (or any other folder you can access from the device)
- On-device, open the app and tap on the '+' icon to import a map
- Tap on "From device storage"
- Locate the file you just added and select Import
These steps also work when wanting to import custom map features in KML/KMZ file format and SHP file format (Pro subscribers only).
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