Can Global Mapper open free garmin maps ?
Gacko
Global Mapper User
Hi,
I used to use Global Mapper but it was a few years ago and for sure i'll need help to use it again
I would like to convert a vector map (in fact some free Garmin maps) to raster. Is GM able to do it ? I mean can it open files .img then export them to ecw ?
Thanks my friends :cool:
I used to use Global Mapper but it was a few years ago and for sure i'll need help to use it again
I would like to convert a vector map (in fact some free Garmin maps) to raster. Is GM able to do it ? I mean can it open files .img then export them to ecw ?
Thanks my friends :cool:
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Yes, just load the .img file with File->Open Data File, then use File->Export Raster Data to export an ECW file.
Let me know if I can be of further assistance.
Thanks,
Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com -
Hello Mike,
Unfortunately it doesn't work. I get the following pop up and don't know what to select. Garmin free maps can sometime be tricky i've been told.
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I also tried to open the file TOPO PIRINEOS 4.0.mp. Below is a snapshot of what i got
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Ah didn't realize that you had a Garmin .img file. Global Mapper doesn't support loading Garmin .img format maps, those are intended for Garmin devices and are often copyrighted. You would need to get the data in another format to load it into Global Mapper.
Thanks,
Mike
Global Mapper Support
support@globalmapper.com -
You can download GPSMapEdit for free here and open the Garmin IMG file and Save as Polish format.
Polish format can be opened in Global Mapper.
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