Offline Maps on Windows 11 : This interesting feature from theMicrosoft on Windows Operating Systems allows you to download and access mapswithout an Internet Connection. If you are travelling to apoor network coverage area , or if you want toavoid expensive roaming charges for Internet, you can use Offline Maps on Windows 11. If your Laptop has built-in GPS, then you can find your Location onWindows Maps , Get Directions to Places,Terrain View and Satellite View , and more. Let’s check out how to download and use offline maps on Windows 11 using clear steps.

How to Download Offline Maps on Windows 11 – Quick Steps

Maps Application on Windows 11

• OpenWindows Settings using the shortcutWinKey +I.
• In the Windows Settings, from the left pane, clickApps.

Click Apps

• Under Apps, you can findOffline Maps.

Under Apps, click Offline Maps

• Offline Maps Settings will open. ClickDownloadMaps to download maps for apps to use when there’s no internet connection.

Click Download Maps

• The Download option is sorted as perContinents , and thenCountries , and thenStates. You can find the Continents Africa, Asia, Australia/Oceania, Europe, North and Central America, and South America. You can either download the entire Country, or you canchoose a specific region for countries like India, the USA, etc.

Offline Maps on Windows 11

• You can download the Country Map or you can choose a specific region. Here, for explanation, we will download the USA Map. DropdownNorth and Central America , and locateUSA. Click onChoose Region.

Choose region

• You can either download All regions (consumes more data and space), or you can choose a specific region. Let’sDownload California.

Download the USA Offline Map on Windows11

• The system will start downloading the Maps. You can safely clickClose to close the pop-up. Don’t worry, the download process will not be interrupted. Kindly be patient, the process will take sometime depending on the map size. At the time of writing this article, the California Offline Map Size is 578 Mega Bytes.

Downloading Offline California Maps

• Alright, now the map is downloaded but how to use it? Check out the next section for detailed information.

How to Use Offline Maps on Windows 11?

In the above section, we have downloaded California Offline Map. Once the download is complete, the map is ready to use.

• Go to theStart Menu using the shortcutWinKey +S. Search for Maps.

Open Maps using the Start menu

• Once you find theMaps Application, open it.
• Now, you can start using Maps Application. Your Downloaded Maps will be available even without an Internet Connection.

Accessing Downloaded Offline Maps using the Maps Application

Exploring Offline Maps Settings on Windows 11

Other than Downloading Offline Maps, you can customize several options related to it. The following are them.

• You can easily Delete a Downloaded Offline Map by clicking on the Bin icon next to it. You can delete all offline map data by clickingDelete all.

Deleting Offline Map Data

• You can choose theStorage Location where to save offline maps using the Storage Location option.

Choose where to save offline maps

• Metered Connection allows Download of Maps overMetered Connections (however, data charges may apply).

Configure your Metered Connection Downloads

• Set Maps to automatically update when plugged in and not a metered connection. Enable the checkbox to update automatically when plugged in and on Wi-Fi. You can also clickCheck now for real-time updates.

Set Maps to Update Automatically

Take Away

Maps Application on Windows 11 is an underrated feature, many people don’t even realize it exists. The Maps Application have various features likeAriel View , Road View,Show My Location (If your device have GPS), Tilt View,Traffic , Streetside, etc.Offline Maps on Windows 11 is a silver lining. If you have any queries, kindly let us know in the Comment Section. For more interesting articles, stay tuned toWinsides.com.Happy Travelling! Peace out!