Map features, such as placemarks, tracks, lines, and areas can be exported for use in another device or GIS software, or as a way to backup data by storing it outside of the device itself.
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 for map features
Currently, the following formats are supported for exporting map features:
- KML/KMZ (placemarks, lines, tracks, and areas)
- Shapefile* (placemarks, lines, tracks, and areas)
- CSV (placemarks only)
- GPX (placemarks, lines, and tracks)
- GeoPackage* (placemarks, lines, tracks, and areas)
*Shapefiles and GeoPackages require a Pro Subscription. Shapefiles need 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
- Layers - This section lets you specify whether to export all the features, schema only, or specific features/layers using the Custom option.
- Maps Selected - This option is valid for custom imported maps and features when the export format is specified as GeoPackage*.
- Media Size - This option is valid for data that has images attached to it, and if the appropriate data type is selected (KML/KMZ, Shapefile* or GeoPackage*). The Media Size options available are:
- No Image
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Export - This option will export the data using the settings you designated
*Shapefiles and GeoPackages require a Pro Subscription. Shapefiles need the appropriate files combined together in a ZIP folder in order to successfully import (.shp, .shx, .prj, and .dbf)
Export options
Map Features and layers can be exported using many of the same methods used when importing features. Some of the options include:
- AirDrop (iOS) / Nearby Share (Android)
- Local device storage
- Cloud storage
Please note that we are aware of issues with Microsoft's OneDrive and Outlook services that may cause problems. For more information on this issue, please see the article here.
Exporting map features
To export map features, first navigate to the Map Layers menu or the Layers tab:
Android
- Tap
- Choose the applicable export settings (see above for details on each setting)
- To export specific features or layers, please use the Custom option under the heading “Layers”
- To export schema only, please select this option under the heading “Layers”
- Tap Export to export the data
iOS
- Tap
- Choose where you'll export the files to:
- Export to Others: export the files to e-mail or cloud storage apps you have on your device.
- AirDrop: export the files directly to Avenza on another iOS device. NOTE: For iOS devices to only other iOS devices, custom imported maps can also be shared this way via AirDrop. Differing operating systems or app versions may affect this ability.
- Choose the applicable export settings (see above for details on each setting)
- To export specific features or layers, please use the Custom option under the heading “Layers”
- To export schema only, please select this option under the heading “Layers”
- Tap Export to export the data
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iOS
If you click on all features under the Layers heading, you can choose to export all of the features associated with your current map, make a custom selection of those features or export Schema only without features.
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iOS
Exporting as GeoPackage
To export map features and custom map, first navigate to the Map Layers menu or the Layers tab:
Android
- Tap
- Choose the applicable export settings (see above for details on each setting)
- To export custom map and layers, please use GeoPackage* under the heading "Format" and ensure the map is selected under Linked maps
- Tap Export to export the data
GeoPackages* require a Pro Subscription.
iOS
- Tap
- Choose where you'll export the files to:
- To export custom map and layers, please use GeoPackage* under the heading "Format" and ensure the map is selected under Linked maps
- Tap Export to export the data
GeoPackages* require a Pro Subscription.
Android
iOS
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