Download Rwanda map in JPEG XL format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
Customize the map
Open this place's area in the constructor and adjust everything to your needs
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What this map contains by default
This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.
About JPEG XL
Map of Rwanda in JPEG XL: 52 504 km of roads, 19% green areas — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.
Which layers are in the file
This file for the selected area contains:
- Roads
- Water
- Greenery
Geometry by layer
- Roads — drawn as lines in pixels, no separate features
- Water — drawn as filled pixels
- Greenery — drawn as filled pixels
What the file carries
The JPEG XL file for Rwanda: layers are flattened into one picture: objects become pixels and cannot be selected separately, OpenStreetMap tags are not kept — geometry and styling remain.
File size
The expected size of the JPEG XL file for Rwanda is about 26.9 MB; the exact size depends on the chosen layers and area.
Coordinate systems
WGS 84 (EPSG:4326), selectable in the wizard
Units
Meters (projected in the chosen coordinate system)
| Category | GIS |
| File extension | .jxl |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use JPEG XL for Rwanda
- Viewing — GIMP, XnView MP or Safari open .jxl with no extra setup.
- libjxl — the djxl command-line tool turns the file back into PNG with djxl map.jxl map.png, if the receiving program does not know the format.
- ImageMagick — the command magick map.jxl map.png for batch conversion; support depends on whether your ImageMagick was built with the JPEG XL delegate.
Programs that open JPEG XL
FAQ: JPEG XL for Rwanda
Do all browsers open .jxl?
No. Safari supports it natively, Firefox behind a flag, and Chrome removed support in 2023. For the web WebP or AVIF are safer; JPEG XL is good for archival and offline use.
Does JPEG XL support lossless?
Yes, the format supports a bit-exact mode. By default the exporter encodes at quality 90 (lossy), but lossless is available.
How do I open JPEG XL without a browser?
GIMP, XnView MP, ImageMagick or the djxl tool from the libjxl reference set will all open it.
How much smaller is the file than PNG?
Noticeably smaller at quality 90 — that is the lossy mode. The exact gain depends on the content: a map with large flat fills compresses better, dense buildings with labels worse. If pixel-level accuracy matters, use the lossless mode.
How is JPEG XL different from AVIF and WebP?
All three are more modern than old JPEG. AVIF and WebP have better browser support today, while JPEG XL is stronger in lossless mode, at large color depth and when repacking existing JPEGs. For a website choose WebP or AVIF, for an archive JPEG XL.
