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Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Maps & Navigation • Avenza Systems Inc. • ⭐ 4.70 • 5,000,000+

Version 5.5 Everyone

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This app requests 12 permissions. The table below explains what each permission may allow and what users should review before installing.

Status	Permission	What it means	Why it may be used	User safety note
ℹ️ Review	Approximate Location (network Based) approximate location (network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Precise Location (gps And Network Based) precise location (GPS and network-based)	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Read The Contents Of Your Usb Storage read the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Modify Or Delete The Contents Of Your Usb Storage modify or delete the contents of your USB storage	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Take Pictures And Videos take pictures and videos	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Wi Fi Connections view Wi-Fi connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	View Network Connections view network connections	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Full Network Access full network access	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Run At Startup run at startup	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Draw Over Other Apps draw over other apps	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Control Vibration control vibration	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.
ℹ️ Review	Prevent Device From Sleeping prevent device from sleeping	This is an Android permission or app-specific permission requested by the app.	The app may use this permission for features related to its category, device support, background behavior, storage, connectivity, or system integration.	Review this permission before installing, especially if it does not match the app’s expected purpose.

About Avenza Maps: Offline Mapping

Avenza Maps is a powerful offline navigation app for hiking, biking, trail exploration, and professional field work. Use offline maps with GPS navigation to stay on track anywhere—no signal required. Whether you’re exploring trails, navigating backcountry routes, or working in the field, Avenza helps you navigate confidently with precise location awareness. Discover and download trail, topographic, land use, utility, nautical, and survey data from trusted publishers, or import your own maps. Avenza supports custom map import, letting you work with PDF maps, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF files for reliable navigation both on and off the grid. Explore trusted outdoor & professional data. Access the largest mobile Map Stores featuring content from: - National Geographic - National Park Service - US Forest Service (USFS) - US Geological Survey (USGS) - NOAA, FAA, BLM, and more Find resources for hiking, camping, fishing, backpacking, hunting, overlanding, and off-road navigation. Avenza is also widely used for surveying, land management, environmental work, and GIS field operations. Navigate confidently, even offline: - View your real-time GPS position without connectivity - Record GPS tracks for hiking, biking, and field activities - Navigate using compass and coordinate tools - Measure distance, area, and estimated travel time - Add placemarks, photos, and notes to any location - Identify locations precisely using what3words - Import and export KML, GPX, CSV, and other geospatial formats Bring your own data: Already have your own content? Import custom trail, topo, or survey files and navigate them offline. Avenza is ideal for users who rely on professional data, government sources, or self-created mapping projects. Plans for every type of user: - Avenza Maps is free to use with access to free and paid downloads from the Map Store. - Avenza Maps Plus > Up to 20 custom PDF, GeoPDF®, and GeoTIFF imports > Create geofences for location alerts - Avenza Maps Pro > Advanced GPS averaging and coordinate formats > Import and export Shapefiles > Custom symbology and data management > Connect high-accuracy external GPS devices (Trimble, Bad Elf, Dual) > Unlimited geofences and global notifications > Priority technical support Avenza Maps Pro is required for commercial, academic, government, and professional use. Support & resources: Need help? Visit support.avenzamaps.com LEGAL Privacy Policy: avenzamaps.com/legal/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: avenzamaps.com/legal/terms.html CONNECT WITH US > avenzamaps.com > facebook.com/avenzamaps > twitter.com/avenzamaps > instagram.com/avenzamaps

What Avenza Maps Is Used For

Avenza Maps appears to be a mobile mapping app for people who need offline navigation and location-based tools on an Android phone. Based on the metadata, it is commonly used for hiking, biking, trail travel, backcountry exploration, and other situations where map access may be needed without a reliable signal.

The app also seems relevant for professional field work, such as surveying, land management, environmental work, and GIS-related tasks. Its permissions and feature list suggest it may rely on GPS, network location, storage access, and camera use so users can view their position, save map files, import custom maps, and attach photos or notes to places. The metadata also points to support for map downloads and file formats like PDF, GeoPDF, GeoTIFF, KML, GPX, CSV, and shapefiles in some plans, which may make it useful for users working with route data or custom spatial information.

Because it is an offline mapping tool, Avenza Maps may be most useful for trips, job sites, or remote areas where standard online maps are limited. It also appears suited to people who want to measure distance or area, record tracks, and manage location markers directly on a phone.

Common uses

Use offline maps when cellular data is unavailable
Track your GPS position on trails or in remote areas
Import custom map files for personal or field use
Record routes, tracks, and location markers
Measure distance, area, and travel estimates
Attach photos or notes to mapped locations
Work with geospatial data during survey or field tasks

Best for:

Hikers Field workers Offline navigation Custom map users Phone users

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App Details

Package:
com.Avenza

Category:
Maps & Navigation

Developer:
Avenza Systems Inc.

Version:
5.5

Updated:
Feb 24, 2026

Min Android:
10

Age Rating:
Everyone

Contains Ads:
No

In-App Purchases:
Yes

Official Listing

Official listing available on Google Play
Package name: com.Avenza
Age rating: Everyone

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