Need a satellite or terrain map of an area for use offline or in GIS software? Google Maps Downloader collects satellite or terrain map tiles for a selected area and zoom level.
Map tile downloads
The download workflow saves small map images to disk, building a local collection for the area and zoom level being gathered. Satellite imagery and terrain views are supported. Once the tiles are on the computer, Map Viewer can display them without fetching the same map images again.
Tile-based collection suits maps prepared around particular destinations or regions. Zoom level affects how much detail the resulting map contains..
Combined map exports
Downloaded tiles can be assembled into a single larger map file.
Export choices include common image types as well as formats intended for map and GIS tools:
- BMP, JPG, TIF, PNG, and PDF
- KMZ, MBTiles, and GeoPackage
- Additional options include IMG, RST, PNM, and SGI.
Viewer and mapping workflows
Map Viewer provides an in-program way to inspect downloaded maps. For work in other applications, the combined files can be brought into GIS software such as QGIS or Global Mapper. SQLite database exports are also supported for compatible mapping apps, including RMaps, Locus Map, and OruxMaps.
Pros
- Saves satellite and terrain map tiles for offline viewing
- Map Viewer opens downloaded tiles
- Combines tiles into image, PDF, and mapping formats
- Exports MBTiles and GeoPackage files
Cons
- Downloaded imagery is restricted to personal, noncommercial use
System requirements: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11
Can Google Maps Downloader save terrain maps as well as satellite imagery?
Yes. It supports satellite and terrain map views.
How can downloaded tiles be viewed?
Open them in the program’s Map Viewer, or combine them into a larger map file.
Which export formats are available?
Options include BMP, JPG, TIF, PNG, PDF, KMZ, MBTiles, and GeoPackage, among others.
