Offline maps

Offline maps overview

With offline maps on Google Maps for Android, you can view a map even when you aren’t connected to the Internet.

Benefits of offline maps

View step-by-step list1. No data plan? Download certain areas of Google Maps to your device for use in places without an Internet connection, or if you’re outside wi-fi coverage on a phone without a data plan.2. Poor reception? Use offline maps in locations where you can’t get a good signal.3. Don’t have unlimited data? Save on costs associated with accessing Google Maps on a mobile network by using offline maps instead.

Make a map available offline

Offline maps

To create an offline map, enter Google Maps for Android and display your desired map on the screen. There is a button that says “Make this map area available offline” to simplify the process. The estimated size of the area in your map will appear on the screen. If it is too large, you will be asked to choose a smaller area. You can store up to six maps on your device.

View and manage saved maps offline

To access a map area that you’ve downloaded, tap Maps > My Places > Offline. Your downloaded map area includes streets and maps data. Zoom in to see a detailed view of your offline map. Certain features such as satellite, terrain, indoor maps, and 3D buildings will not be available offline.

You can also delete your entire offline list by going to Settings > Offline and cache and selecting Clear all map tiles. This will removes all tiles in the cache including those you’ve downloaded.

Offline maps availability

Offline maps is available on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices running version 2.2 (Froyo) or higher. It’s available in Google Maps release 3.0 for iPhone or iPad, and Android release 8.0 and above, so please go to Google Play to update to the latest version.

Your downloaded map area includes streets and maps data. Zoom in to see a detailed view of your offline map. Certain features such as satellite, terrain, indoor maps, and 3D buildings will not be available offline. Features that require a network connection – such as directions and Navigation – aren’t available offline.