Avenza Maps 5.3: New Features to Boost Your Mapping Experience

Version 5.3 brings a suite of powerful new features and improvements designed to enhance your mapping experience, whether you're an avid adventurer, a professional cartographer, or simply love exploring the great outdoors. Here's a glimpse of what's new:

What’s new in Avenza Maps

Here is a summary of the new features:

  • Satellite imagery basemap available to Plus and Pro subscribers
  • Style improvements for OSM basemap
  • Updated Map View UI
  • QR Code scanner added to Map Store
  • Ability to duplicate maps and layers
  • Ability to reclaim license (Android only)
  • Performance, UI improvements and minor bug fixes

Satellite Imagery 

  • Mapbox imagery basemap
  • 1-2m resolution global coverage
  • Submeter in select regions

OSM Basemap

QR Code Scanner

  • Added to Map Store search
  • Easier access to this tool
  • Scan to quickly find the map you want

Make a Copy

  • Found in the ellipses menus
  • Copy your maps and data
  • Both Map Store maps and imported maps can be copied
  • Layers can also be copied

Improved Map Viewer

  • The Map View is getting cleaner!
  • Popular tools are easier to tap
  • Less clutter means menus are easier to find

Download Avenza Maps 5.3


Update to Avenza Maps 5.3 today and unlock an array of fantastic new features and improvements. Whether you're navigating rugged landscapes, conducting detailed fieldwork, or simply exploring new places, Avenza Maps is your ultimate companion with its enhanced functionality and user-centric design. Dive into the app and discover how these latest updates elevate your outdoor adventures. We invite you to share your experiences and insights, helping us refine and optimize Avenza Maps for even more enriching explorations ahead. Your feedback is invaluable, and we look forward to hearing how Avenza Maps 5.3 enhances your journeys.

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