How to Import a Map file into Avenza

This is a step by step guide to import into Avenza:

  1. To import the map you can either save the map to your phone and select the app to use or, within Avenza you click the QR code on the top right of the app and scan the QR code on the map image

  2. After importing you will see a list of your saved maps including the one you just imported

  3. To turn on the GPS tracking function (which is airplane mode-compatible to save battery life):

    Hit the 3 dots in bottom right —> “Record GPS Tracks”

  4. You can zoom in on the map, move around, and GPS tracks will overlay the image for navigational purposes

Avenza - import.jpg

Step 1

To import the map you can either save the map to your phone and select the app to use or, within Avenza you click the QR code on the top right of the app and scan the QR code on the map image

 
Avenza - Maps.jpg

Step 2

After importing you will see a list of your saved maps including the one you just imported

 
Avenza - Record GPS.jpg

Step 3

To turn on the GPS tracking function (which is airplane mode-compatible to save battery life):

Hit the 3 dots in bottom right —> “Record GPS Tracks”

 
Avenza - Pico map.jpg

Step 4

You can zoom in on the map, move around, and GPS tracks will overlay the image for navigational purposes