How To Download Google Maps Offline

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Manuj Yadav

Have you ever been in a situation where you wanted to use Google Maps to find a place but couldn’t due to no network reception?

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All you need to do is use Google Maps’ offline maps feature to download the map of the place you are visiting. Here's how.

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On iOS: Open Google Maps and search for the place you want to go to.

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Scroll horizontally on the info bar where you see Directions, the option to save, and more.

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Here, you will find the option to ‘Download offline map.’

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Once you tap it, you will be able to select how much of the map you want to download.

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Tap on Download to start the process.

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On Android: Open Google Maps, find your destination.

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Swipe up and locate the three-dotted menu in the top right.

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Tap Download, and you are all ready to go.

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