#Garmin img file install#

You can zoom in and out on your computer or on the GPS, so that scale varies. Unlike paper maps, these maps don't have a fixed scale.

Each manufacturer uses it's own map format and they are not compatible with each other. Up to date, maps are compatible with all Garmin GPS models. Note that maps installed this way are not connected to each other, so you'll not be able to calculate routes from one country to a contiguous one. This way a unique gmapsupp.img file will be created with all selected countries. Once done, from within MapSource or BaseCamp (using MapInstall utility) select the maps you want to have in your device and send them to you GPS in a single step.

#Garmin img file install#

The way to know if your device reads maps with a name other than gmapsupp.img is simple, just try changing the name and see if it recognizes it or not.ДЇor those which only admit maps called gmapsupp.img you have to do the following: download and install MapSource/BaseCamp version of the map you are interested in.

For the latter you just have to change the name to whatever you want, keeping *.img extension. There are models which are able to read the maps only if the file containing them is called gmapsupp.img and models which can read the maps with other names.

When I try to open the file I downloaded, Windows says image file is corrupted or it is not an image file.

What is the difference between map types (OSM base map, topographic, trucks and map with DEM)?.

I have searched for something placed in an area I will travel soon, but device didn't find anything.

Can the maps be used in a GPS of another brand?.

Are the maps compatible with my Garmin model?.

Is it possible to install several maps on the GPS at the same time?.

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