I've been contributing to PCMag since 2011, at times as an analyst and columnist, and currently as deputy managing editor for the software team. More Map Tipsįor more tips on Google Maps and other travel apps that are accessible offline, see: So go ahead and add stars to locations whenever you see them and want to remember them for later. If you have any starred locations on the map, they'll carry over into the offline map, too. You should be able to zoom in and out easily. Scroll down to the section labeled Offline maps. To get at your saved maps offline, open Google Maps (again, you'll need to be signed into your Google account ahead of time) and tap the three vertically stacked bars (the hamburger menu) in the upper left.ģ. When prompted, name the map however you want and hit Save. Unlike a screenshot, Google Maps lets you zoom in and see more detail in the map once it's saved offline.ħ. The app will prompt you to zoom in or out to capture the area you want. A new screen will appear, and you'll see three vertically stacked dots in the upper right corner. Tap the bottom of the screen where the name of the location is shown.ĥ. In East Coast terms, it's about from Yonkers to the bottom of Brooklyn.Ĥ. To give you an idea of the distance, it's roughly from the Golden Gate Bridge to Redwood City. Note that you can only save maps smaller than 50km by 50km (that's a little more than 30 miles squared). It could be a business, a building, or just the name of a town. Search for the name of the location you want to save offline. Make sure your device has an Internet connection, and sign into your Google account.ģ.
How to Download Google Maps for Offline Useġ. You need to do it while you're connected to the Internet, so it does take some forethought. But what good are your maps if you can't get to them offline?ĭownloading maps offline is easy, but not intuitive.
How much effort have you put into customizing Google Maps? It's an incredible tool for locating landmarks and businesses, gauging routes and distances between them, and even finding out how long it will take you to get home from anywhere.
The maximum perimeter you can save is around 500 km. During the operation of the app you'll see which part of the map you can download onto your device. Which areas can be saved for offline use on Google MapsĪny areas supported by the offline mode are available for saving on Google Maps.