Download Filé map in MapInfo MIF format
A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download
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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 MapInfo MIF
Map of Filé in MapInfo MIF — an export of real OpenStreetMap data for the selected area.
MIF/MID is the text-based interchange format for MapInfo Professional. File pairs (.mif + .mid) contain geometry and attributes respectively. A universal format for data exchange between GIS systems.
Which layers are in the file
The set of layers depends on the selected area.
File size
The expected size of the MapInfo MIF file for Filé is about 160 KB; 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 | CAD |
| File extension | .mif |
| Tier | Open Beta |
How to use MapInfo MIF for Filé
- MapInfo Pro — File -> Open, file type "MapInfo Interchange (*.mif)"; the program picks up the paired .mid itself and offers to save the layer as a native TAB for further work.
- QGIS (free) — Layer -> Add Vector Layer -> pick the .mif.
- ogr2ogr (GDAL) — a one-off conversion without a GUI: ogr2ogr -f GPKG out.gpkg roads.mif builds the layer into a GeoPackage.
Programs that open MapInfo MIF
FAQ: MapInfo MIF for Filé
What's the difference between MIF and TAB?
MIF is a text-based interchange format, TAB is the native binary MapInfo format. MIF is better for cross-software exchange.
Can I open MIF in QGIS?
Yes, QGIS fully supports MIF/MID import and export.
What is inside the downloaded archive?
A pair of files per layer: the .mif with geometry and column definitions and the .mid with attribute values, plus a README.txt with the coordinate system. Both files of a pair must sit together and share the same name.
Which coordinate system does the data arrive in?
WGS84 (EPSG:4326) by default — plain latitude and longitude. If your project runs in a local or metric system, choose the projection you need at export time: it will also be written into the README.txt.
Why not deliver a native TAB instead of MIF?
TAB is available from us as a separate format. For MIF a strict rule applies: if conversion into text MIF/MID fails, the layer is marked as failed rather than silently replaced by a binary TAB with a .mif extension — such a substitution breaks acceptance on the receiving side.
