AllMapSoft OpenStreetMap Downloader is a specialized utility designed to bridge the gap between online mapping data and offline accessibility. By automating the retrieval of map tiles from OpenStreetMap servers, it empowers users to create detailed, high-resolution local maps for areas where internet connection is unreliable or unavailable. This software functions as a dedicated download manager, systematically fetching individual map segments based on user-defined coordinates and zoom levels, effectively preserving valuable cartographic data for personal or professional projects.
Key Features
- Automated Tile Retrieval: Systematically downloads small map tiles for specified coordinates, supporting various layer types including standard street maps, transport routes, and cycle paths.
- Integrated Map Combiner: Includes a built-in tool that stitches thousands of discrete downloaded tiles into a single, massive image file in formats like BMP, JPG, TIFF, or PNG.
- Offline Map Viewer: Provides a dedicated viewer application that allows users to inspect and navigate their downloaded map data immediately without needing third-party GIS software.
- Mobile Database Export: Converts downloaded data directly into SQLite database formats compatible with popular mobile navigation apps such as OruxMaps, RMaps, and LocusMap.
- Multi-Zoom Selection: Grants precise control over the level of detail by allowing users to select specific zoom ranges, ensuring the final output balances resolution with file size.
Use Cases
This software is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers who need reliable, high-detail offline maps for remote navigation on devices running apps like OruxMaps. It also serves urban planners and researchers who require static, high-resolution city maps for printing, analysis, or archival purposes without relying on live web servers.
For Windows users seeking a direct and efficient method to archive and utilize OpenStreetMap data locally, AllMapSoft OpenStreetMap Downloader offers a practical workflow that simplifies complex mapping tasks.
Version 6.625 — November 2025
- Updated core download engine to improve stability with OpenStreetMap tile servers.
- Optimized the map combining tool for faster processing of large exported images.
- Resolved minor bugs affecting specific export formats (JPG/PNG/TIF).
- General performance improvements for offline map viewing.
