> ## Documentation Index
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# Offline Maps

> Downloadable regional maps that work without internet, powered by ProtoMaps.

Offline Maps gives you a fully interactive map viewer that works without any internet connection. Maps are downloaded by region ahead of time and served entirely from your N.O.M.A.D. server, so you can navigate, search, and zoom with no connectivity required. The feature is powered by [ProtoMaps](https://protomaps.com), which stores map data in the efficient PMTiles format.

## How to access

Click **Maps** from the Command Center home screen, or navigate directly to `/maps`.

## Using the map

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Drag and zoom" icon="hand">
    Click and drag to pan the map. Use the scroll wheel or pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Location search" icon="magnifying-glass">
    Use the search bar to find a specific address, city, or point of interest within your downloaded regions.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Warning>
  If the map shows a gray or blank area, that region has not been downloaded yet. See [How to download maps](#how-to-download-maps) below.
</Warning>

## How to download maps

Map regions are managed from the Maps Manager in Settings. You can download as many regions as your storage allows.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open the Maps Manager">
    Go to **Settings → Maps Manager**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Select regions">
    Browse the available regions and select the ones you need. Regions are organized geographically (for example, by state or territory).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start the download">
    Click **Download**. Downloads run in the background — you can continue using other features while they complete.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Maps viewer">
    Once the download finishes, navigate to `/maps`. The newly downloaded region will be available immediately.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Tip>
  Download your primary region and its neighboring regions. If you're near a state or national border, having adjacent coverage ensures you're not left without a map when you cross it.
</Tip>

## Storage requirements

Map files use the PMTiles format and vary in size by region. As a reference point, US state maps are approximately **2–3 GB each**. Smaller or less-detailed regions will be smaller.

<Note>
  Check your available storage in **Settings → System** before downloading large regions. Map files can be deleted from the Maps Manager to free up space.
</Note>

## How it works

Offline Maps uses [ProtoMaps](https://protomaps.com) technology. Map data is stored locally in the PMTiles format — a single-file archive that supports efficient random-access reads, so the viewer can load only the tiles needed for the current viewport rather than the entire file. This makes it practical to store high-detail regional maps in a reasonable amount of space.

Base map assets (fonts, sprites, and styles) are automatically downloaded and cached by N.O.M.A.D. the first time you open the Maps viewer. These are required for the map to render properly.

## Related

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  <Card title="Maps Manager" icon="map" href="/management/maps-manager">
    Download, manage, and delete regional map files.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Easy Setup" icon="wand-magic-sparkles" href="/getting-started/easy-setup">
    Select map regions to download during first-time setup.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>