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AppleMapDownloader
Apple Maps raster downloader
AppleMap
Downloader
AppleMapDownloader is a lightweight desktop application for downloading and stitching large map areas into high-resolution raster outputs. It supports multi-threaded downloading, automatic image stitching, GeoTIFF export, BigTIFF support, and georeferenced outputs suitable for GIS workflows.
At the moment you can only download with zoom 18.
Multi-threaded downloading
GeoTIFF / BigTIFF
GIS-ready output
Zoom 18 only
Features
A focused desktop workflow for high-resolution Apple Maps raster generation, stitching, and GIS-ready export.
- Multi-threaded map downloading
- Large area stitching
- GeoTIFF and BigTIFF export
- Georeferenced outputs for GIS software
- Preview and map selection tools
- Standalone Windows executable available
- Python source code available
- Suitable for very large raster generation workflows
- Designed for research, GIS, remote sensing, archaeology, and mapping projects
Important release note: this version currently supports downloading at zoom level 18 only.
Download
Choose the package for your platform. The Windows onefile executable is the simplest option for quick testing.
Windows Setup
Installer package for users who prefer a classic setup workflow.
Linux Installer
Linux installer link provided for the current release package.
Snap Store
Install AppleMapDownloader from the Snap Store.
macOS Installer
Latest macOS package installer for AppleMapDownloader.
GitHub Profile
More software, source code, and release packages by Tarek Wasfy.
Related project
AppleMapDownloader is a focused companion utility. PyMapStitcher is the advanced GIS-oriented map stitching solution.
PyMap
Stitcher Advanced GIS map stitching
Stitcher Advanced GIS map stitching
If you are looking for a more advanced GIS-oriented map stitching solution with support for extremely large datasets, BigTIFF generation, QGIS integration, and multiple installation options, please also check out PyMapStitcher.
- GeoTIFF and BigTIFF export
- Large-area map downloading
- QGIS integration
- Windows, Linux, and macOS support
- Python package availability
- GIS-ready workflows
- Advanced raster processing
Recommended workflow
Use AppleMapDownloader when you specifically need Apple Maps imagery. Use PyMapStitcher for broader stitching, BigTIFF exports, and full GIS workflows.
Download AppleMapDownloader for your platform.
Select or enter the target map area.
Keep the download zoom set to 18.
Download, stitch, and export the raster output.
Use PyMapStitcher for advanced GeoTIFF, BigTIFF, and QGIS workflows.
Disclaimer
Please check provider rules and usage permissions before downloading, storing, publishing, or redistributing map imagery.
Users are responsible for ensuring that any downloaded map imagery complies with the terms of service, licensing conditions, and usage restrictions of the respective map providers. This software is intended for educational, research, and authorized use cases.
Author
AppleMapDownloader is developed by Tarek Wasfy as part of a broader GIS and map stitching toolchain.