Download Yapi map in Garmin KMZ format

A map built from OpenStreetMap data, ready to download

Download Garmin KMZ≈ 561 KBOpen Beta

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Map passport

Area2.0 km²

Buildings887

Roads22 km

Points of interest3

What this map contains by default

This is how the map is built as-is — every setting can be changed in the constructor.

FormatGarmin KMZ .kmz

LayersRoads, Buildings, Points of interest change

Stylestandard change

Detailauto change

House numbersoff — can be enabled in the editor change

Points of interestall but cafés, shops and services — the editor adds those change

Coordinate systemWGS 84 (auto) change

Sheet sizeauto change

Relief & gridoff change

About Garmin KMZ

Map of Yapi in Garmin KMZ: 887 buildings, 22 km of roads, 3 points of interest — in the WGS 84 coordinate system, units are meters.

Which layers are in the file

This file for the selected area contains:

Roads
Buildings
Points of interest

Geometry by layer

Roads — drawn as lines in pixels, no separate features
Buildings — drawn as filled pixels, no separate features
Points of interest — drawn as icons in pixels

What the file carries

The Garmin KMZ file for Yapi: 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 Garmin KMZ file for Yapi is about 561 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	GIS
File extension	`.kmz`
Tier	Open Beta

How many times Garmin KMZ was built in the last 90 days

Yapi: 0
Terego: 0
Whole site: 23
Median file size: 4.2 MB
Median build time: 10.5 s

Medians are based on all builds on the site

How to use Garmin KMZ for Yapi

A Garmin device — connect over USB and copy the .kmz into the Garmin/CustomMaps/ folder in internal memory or on the microSD; the layer is enabled in the map settings.
Google Earth Pro (free) — open the file with a double click and make sure the map lies flat and in the right place, before the trip.
Garmin BaseCamp — viewing the map on a computer together with tracks and waypoints.

Programs that open Garmin KMZ

Garmin Oregon / Colorado / Dakota / GPSMAP / Montana / etrexGoogle EarthGarmin BaseCampQGIS

FAQ: Garmin KMZ for Yapi

How is this different from a regular KMZ?

It is a KMZ flavour with raster GroundOverlay tiles and Garmin's hard limits: JPEG only, no more than 100 overlays, no larger than 1 MP per tile. A regular KMZ can hold POIs and lines without those caps.

Can I navigate (route) on this map?

No. Custom Maps KMZ is a flat raster layer over the base map, with no routing or address search. It is a trade-off for simplicity: the map is ready in a minute.

Where do I copy the file on the device?

Connect the Garmin via USB and copy the .kmz into the Garmin/CustomMaps/ folder. Within half a minute the device shows the layer in the Map Information menu.

Why JPEG and not PNG?

Garmin Custom Maps do not support PNG: transparency is ignored. So tiles are saved as JPEG (converting from PNG on the server when needed).

Does the file work in Google Earth?

Yes, it is an ordinary KMZ with a GroundOverlay: Google Earth Pro opens it with a double click and shows the map on the globe — a convenient way to check the georeferencing before you set off.