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User Guide

OsmAnd provides global offline map browsing and offline navigation with many special tools for Android and iOS.

Begin with OsmAnd​

How to Get Started with the OsmAnd App and Download Maps.

Map​

The map is a core element of OsmAnd. This section explains how to interact with map, how to configure additional POI layers, how to customize map for trekking, cycling or navigating offroad, how to add terrain information, how to enable street level imagery etc.

Map Legend​

Map Legend is a key that explains the symbols, colors, and lines used on a map. It helps users understand what various map features represent, such as roads, trails, bodies of water, and different land uses. By referring to the map legend, you can accurately interpret the information displayed on the map, making it easier to navigate and understand the layout of the area.

Map Widgets​

Widgets are User Interface elements that are displayed over the map screen & not attached to the map location. They provide additional information about the current route, speed, altitude, recorded track, etc. & also allow to quickly interact with the application.

My data​

OsmAnd allows to store and manage different map data like maps, points, tracks; personal data like settings of the application profile.

The navigation functionality guides you to your destinations, by displaying routes, offering turn-by-turn instructions, and optional voice guidance.

Plan Route​

OsmAnd allows you to create your own routes and to use other user routes for trips.

Plugins​

Plugins activate advanced settings and additional functionality for OsmAnd like trip recording, showing terrain data on the map, street views by Mapillary, offline Wikipedia articles on the map and etc.

Purchases​

OsmAnd app is available for Android and iOS systems. There is a great variety of features that OsmAnd offers. Most of them are available in a free version of the application. The paid OsmAnd services provide extended functionality.

The tool provides the searching features for any use-cases: address search, POi search, custom search, history search, coordinate search.

Web Route Planner​

OsmAnd Web Source provides a wide range of map features, a navigation service, and synchronization with OsmAnd Cloud. This allows users to access detailed maps, navigate routes, and keep their data synchronized across devices.

Troubleshooting​

Solutions and hints for frequently encountered issues.