How to manage offline maps on Windows 11
You can use the Maps app without an internet connection using offline maps, and here’s how to manage the experience on Windows 11.
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OnWindows 11, you can use the built-in Maps app to get directions and search places from virtually anywhere in the world. However, the maps only work with an internet connection unless you use the offline maps feature.
If you are usually on the road, in places without an internet connection, or want to save mobile data usage, Windows 11 lets you download maps from different regions on your computer for offline use to search for places or get directions quickly.
In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to manage offline maps for the Maps app.
How to download maps on Windows 11
To download maps to have them available offline on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you will be able to use the Maps app even when you don’t have an internet connection.
How to delete offline maps on Windows 11
To delete offline maps on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the map data will be erased,freeing up space on your computer.
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How to change storage location for maps on Windows 11
To change the location to store offline maps, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the maps will move automatically to the new location, and future downloads will store in the new drive location.
How to manage map downloads over metered connection on Windows 11
To enable or disable offline map downloads over a metered connection, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you will prevent maps from downloading over limited internet connections, depending on your configuration.
How to control map updates on Windows 11
To control offline map updates, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, updates from maps will download depending on your configuration.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
