Download Offline Maps in Windows 10  

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10

    How to Download Offline Maps in Windows 10
    Published by Category: Apps & Features
    17 Jun 2020
    Designer Media Ltd

    How to Download Offline Maps in Windows 10


    Windows 10 comes with the Maps app preinstalled. Maps is your guide to everywhere. Find your way with voice navigation and turn-by-turn driving, transit, and walking directions. Search for places to get directions, business info, and reviews. Download maps to use when you’re offline. Tour the world virtually with aerial imagery and 360 degree street-level views. Plus, you get the same experience across all your Windows 10 PCs and phones.

    If you would like to search for places and get directions in the Maps app even when you are not connected to the Internet, you should download maps for offline use.

    UPDATE 6/01/2020: Bing Maps is updating its base map data source

    This tutorial will show you how to download offline maps for all users to have available with the Maps app when offline in Windows 10.



    Here's How:

    1 Do step 2 (Settings) or step 3 (Maps app) for how you would like to download offline maps.


    2 To Download Offline Maps from Settings

    A) Open Settings, click/tap on the Apps icon, and go to step 4 below.


    3 To Download Offline Maps from Maps app

    A) Open the Maps app.
    B) Click/tap on the See more Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-more.png button at the top right corner, and click/tap on Settings. (see screenshot below)

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-maps_settings-1.png

    C) Click/tap on the Choose maps button under Offline maps, and go to step 4 below. (see screenshot below)

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-maps_settings-2.png


    4 Click/tap on Offline maps on the left side, and click/tap on Download maps on the right side. (see screenshot below)

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-download_offline_maps-1.jpg

    5 Select the regions for the map you want to download. (see screenshots below)

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-download_offline_maps-2.png
    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-download_offline_maps-3.png
    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-download_offline_maps-4.png

    6 When finished downloading, the offline map (ex: Oklahoma, USA) will be listed under Maps for all users on the PC. (see screenshot below)

    Download Offline Maps in Windows 10-download_offline_maps-5.jpg

    7 When finished, you can close Settings if you like.


    That's it,
    Shawn






  1. Posts : 255
    Win 10 64bit
       #1

    Hi Shawn,

    I'm hoping you might be able to answer my question as the people at Microsoft Help couldn't .

    I downloaded 2 different maps to use offline. I wanted to switch from one to the other but could not work out how to do this. Every time I opened the maps app it opened to the original map I downloaded (Greece). When I tried searching for something on the other map (London) it came up with no results.

    Is it not possible to have more than one map to use offline or do you know how I can switch between them?

    Maggi
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 68,668
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #2

    Hello Maggi, :)

    There's currently no way to change the location that the Maps app shows for your current location, it is based on whatever information is available for your PC. For PC's without GPS or a WiFi adapter, results are obtained using your IP address. Using this technique the results can vary widely in accuracy and can sometimes be incorrect.

    The Maps apps should still be able to use all offline maps you downloaded, so you should be able to search within them.
      My Computers


  3. Posts : 255
    Win 10 64bit
       #3

    Hi Shawn,

    It looks like my issue was related to Location. I was trying to use offline maps as a portable road atlas. My Location was set to 'Off' as I did not want (or need) the app to do anything other than find places for me.

    But it seems the app doesn't like to work without Location set to 'On', as I just tried switching the setting and I can switch between maps now.

    I just wish the developers would realise that not everyone wants everything made simple and to have decisions made for them. Some of us still like to use our brains and work things out for ourselves.

    Thanks,

    Maggi
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 68,668
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Location would help for the starting point, but you should still be able to search your downloaded maps offline.

    I'm glad you got it sorted though. :)
      My Computers


  5. Posts : 74
    Windows 10 Home
       #5

    Unfortunately, in my case, the Maps app isn't downloading any maps, and it's not letting me pick any maps (the "download maps" screen is devoid of any choices). I'm also unable to change the storage location of Offline Maps for some reason.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 68,668
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #6

    HoneycombWX said:
    Unfortunately, in my case, the Maps app isn't downloading any maps, and it's not letting me pick any maps (the "download maps" screen is devoid of any choices). I'm also unable to change the storage location of Offline Maps for some reason.
    Hello HoneycombWX,

    If you haven't already, you might see if resetting the Maps app using option 1 below may help.

    Reset App in Windows 10

    In addition, check to see if there may be a new update for the Maps app available in the Microsoft Store app.

    Check for App Updates in Windows 10 Store

    If none of the above help, then go ahead and post a screenshot showing what you are seeing instead of what's in the tutorial to see if anything may stand out.
      My Computers


  7. Posts : 74
    Windows 10 Home
       #7

    When I do get Offline Maps to download, it downloads real slow in the background (dial-up speed/dual ISDN?). When I open the Settings app to that screen, it downloads slightly faster, but it only downloads at 1/3rd of my connection speed. I thought the speed setting was controlled by Delivery Optimization​?
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 68,668
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Thread Starter
       #8

    HoneycombWX said:
    When I do get Offline Maps to download, it downloads real slow in the background (dial-up speed/dual ISDN?). When I open the Settings app to that screen, it downloads slightly faster, but it only downloads at 1/3rd of my connection speed. I thought the speed setting was controlled by Delivery Optimization​?
    Hey mate,

    Delivery Optimization could limit background bandwidth depending on how it's set, and if from another computer on the local network.

    Limit Bandwidth of Windows Update and Store App Updates in Windows 10

    It could also have been an issue from the source or your ISP being temporarily slow.
      My Computers


 

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