What is MAP file?
The MAP file extension contains a geographical map of the Earth. It is able to depict the shapes of continents, countries, and other geographic locations.
MAP Format details
| Full Name | Geographical Map Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | Pierre-Emmanuel Gougelet |
| Category | Data Files |
Tools that will help you view MAP files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the MAP extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the MAP file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the MAP file differently than the application dedicated to handling the MAP file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the MAP file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the MAP file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the MAP file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
MAP File Viewers
- XnView
- MapInfo
- Manifold System
- IDRISI Andes