Maps for Garmin based on OpenStreetMap
What can you do with the maps?
Maps can be installed on Garmin GPS's, as routable maps that will give you turn by turn instructions to go to a given place (depending on device's specifications). It can also be seen in your computer, where you can calculate your routes, using MapSource or BaseCamp Garmin software, or the open source programs QLandkarte GT or QMapShack. With the topographic maps you can also calculate profiles for your routes.
Viewing the maps in your computer:
Linux: you can use Qlandkarte GT, its sucessor QMapShack or MapEdit++ (the latter is for Windows, but works fine under wine). You can also use MapSource with wine and load maps running the auto-install file (
wine OpenStreetMap_*.exe) or copying *.gmap folder into .wine/drive_c/ProgramData/GARMIN/Maps/Windows: maps can be used with the open source programs Qlandkarte GT, its sucessor QMapShack or MapEdit++ or with Garmin software MapSource or BaseCamp.
In order to load maps in MapSource or BaseCamp, you just have to run the file named «OpenStreetMap_*.exe» and follow wizard steps. It is important not to change installation path (typically C:\ProgramData\Garmin\Maps in Windows 10), otherwise BaseCamp will not be able to read map.
Mac: you will need Garmin programs BaseCamp (to open maps, plan routes, etc.) and MapInstall and MapManager (to send maps to GPS) installed in your system. To see the maps on BaseCamp you must proceed as follows:
- Open the file you have downloaded in a “Finder“ window. Within it, you'll find a folder called “OpenStreetMap Country Type.gmap“.
- In another “Finder“ window, go to “Applications“, right click on “Garmin BaseCamp“ icon and select “Show Package Contents” option.
- “Contents“ folder will show up and, within it, “Resources“ folder. Move “OpenStreetMap Country Type.gmap“ folder into “Resources“. Once done, map will be ready to be used in BaseCamp.
Installing the maps in a GPS:
First of all, download file for GPS of the country you want from Downloads page and unzip it. You'll get a file called gmapsupp.img. The easiest way to have the map in your Garmin device is copying file gmapsupp.img in the external SD/micro SD card of the device, within a folder called «Garmin» (create it if it doesn't exist); in some models gmapsupp.img file must be copied into «Map» folder instead of «Garmin» folder (note «Map» folder may be hidden). This method is also recommeded because in case of any problem with the map, removing the card and restarting device will be enough to solve it. To copy it use a card reader (faster) or connect your device to the computer with a suitable cable, in 'Mass storage' mode (slower).
Once copied, switch on the GPS, go to Settings>Map>Map Info and enable OpenStreetMap map. The way to activate the map varies from one model to other:
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If you don't have an external card, you can use any of the free programs sendMap or Qlandkarte; you can also use MapSource or BaseCamp from Garmin. In the last cases, you first have to load the map in MapSource/BaseCamp as explained above.
Using on Android devices:
If you want to see maps from this site on your Android mobile device, you can use OruxMaps app. For that, follow the steps below:
- Download file for GPS of the country you want from Downloads page and unzip it. You'll get a file called gmapsupp.img. You can change the name to something more descriptive, such as MyCountry.img.
- Copy that file into OruxMaps maps folder, by default oruxmaps/mapfiles/.
- Open OruxMaps app, click on «Switch map» button and select previously saved file.
- For a better visualization of maps, it is recommeded to go Global settings->Maps->Garmin maps settings, and uncheck Wpt labels background, Polygon labels background and Line labels background boxes.
- Note: these maps are not routable on OruxMaps.
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dadadamomomo (El Kantaoui, Tunisia)
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How can I get High resolution contour lines from other countries then Spain or New-Zealand?
Admin:
It depends on the availabitily of high resolution altitude information. Currently the only worldwide data available is that from SRTM and viewfinderpanoramas. For some areas both of them currently serve more accurate information than the one I use for contours, but in some test I did time ago file size would increase significantly. Are you thinking in a given country or is it a general request?
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Hi Carlos, I'm still having trouble with the whole Europe download. Still getting the compressed map files but no installer file. I've tried the truck version - installer is there, but when installed, there is still missing data in some of the maps (e.g. NW France and parts of Scotland and Spain). Can you please have a look?
Admin:
I'm really sorry for the inconveniente. I'm having problems to build Europe map, due to its huge size. I'm waiting for a new computer that will be able to manage it, but don't know whet it will be available. In the meanwhile I continue trying to build Europe map, I'll let you know if succeeded.
2nd January 2017 10:58pm
hugo (Dominican Rep.)
good morning
your advise is to install the additional map (gmapsupp.img) onto the sd card under the folder Garmin or Map. If I want to install several additional country maps (eg. switzerland, germany, france)on the sd card, they would all have the same name like gmapsupp.img, which doesn't work. Can they be renamed?
your advise is to install the additional map (gmapsupp.img) onto the sd card under the folder Garmin or Map. If I want to install several additional country maps (eg. switzerland, germany, france)on the sd card, they would all have the same name like gmapsupp.img, which doesn't work. Can they be renamed?
Admin:
Please have a look at the FAQ. That page is still under construction, but that issue is alredy described.
20th October 2016 5:53pm
Santos (Portugal)
Hello. Is possibel to add maps in to garmin quest 2 ?
Is a great gps but with no updates!!
Tanks a lot!
Is a great gps but with no updates!!
Tanks a lot!
Admin:
My maps should work in all Garmin models, but I don't have experience with the Quest 2 though. You can give it a try. Look at "Using the maps" section for information on how to install the maps
27th August 2016 1:58am
Bondo (Indonesia)
Hello, I like to share information for Garmin nuvi 30, 40, 50. The folder you need to put the map file is not in "Garmin" folder, but "Map" folder, then you can use the map from Settings>Map>Info (mine is Nuvi 40, I don't know about other), check the "OpenStreetMap"(OSM) file you want to use, uncheck "CN" Map file, it seem CN Map have higher priority than OSM(atleast in my Garmin Nuvi 40LM)
credit is to OSM forum member:Vclaw
credit is to OSM forum member:Vclaw
Admin:
Thank you very much for the info, I'll update "Using the maps" page with it
26th June 2016 12:16pm
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