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Geographical map
File type: GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Files with map extension can often be found as geographical maps from various GIS/GPS navigation software. Usually vector based, but may also be bitmap with tagged GPS points.
Found 27 different file type records with the same map filename suffix.
What is map file?
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
File extension map is often associated with various geographical software.
A .map file are usually graphical images of various maps in either bitmap or vector graphical format. Might sometimes also contain navigation points, routes, points of interests, etc.
These files are used by many programs, the formats are however different and thus incompatible.
MIME types:
application/x-navimap
How to open map file?
Try to use XnView to open *.map geographical map files.
How to convert map file?
Various GIS/GPS navigation map files can usually be converted or exported to another such format, or even just a simple image for sharing purposes. Usually done with some kind of dedicated export function in a program capable of working with MAP format.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Programs for viewing map files:
Manifold System (Microsoft Windows)
IDRISI Andes (Microsoft Windows)
MapInfo (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print map files:
Manifold System (Microsoft Windows)
IDRISI Andes (Microsoft Windows)
MapInfo (Microsoft Windows)
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
3Com Network Supervisor network topology map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 18, 2017
The map file extension used by Network Supervisor utility, which was developed by 3Com company. The map extension file will be created after Network Supervisor finishes scanning of a computer network.
How to open map file?
Use Network Supervisor to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Conversion to other formats is not possible.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
Network Supervisor (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
Network Supervisor (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Network Supervisor (Microsoft Windows)
ArcView network map
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: June 26, 2017
The map file extension is also sued by ESRI ArcView GIS software.
These map files are generated by ArcView Network Analyst which gives users options to solve a variety of problems using geographic networks.
How to open map file?
Use ArcView to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Use compatible tools to export *.map files to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that print map files:
ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) (Microsoft Windows)
BrainVoyager QX map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: November 20, 2019
The map file extension is associated with BrainVoyager QX, a software for analyze magnetic resonance images and used for files that contain (statistical) values as a stack of slices resulting from analyses of FMR projects.
How to open map file?
Use BrainVoyager to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
BrainVoyager QX (Multiplatform)
Software apps that create map files:
BrainVoyager QX (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
BrainVoyager QX (Multiplatform)
Delphi detailed map file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 8, 2017
The optional error map extension file will contain a list of error addresses and source line numbers, grouped together for each source file in the application.
To create a detailed .map file, ensure the {D+} compiler directive is set, and the "Detailed Map File" option selected in the Project>Options>Linker page of the IDE.
How to open map file?
As far as can tell, this .map file type is only meant for Delphi.
How to convert map file?
We do not know about any possible conversion for this type of .map files, it may not even be possible.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Delphi (Microsoft Windows)
DIV Games Studio map image format
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: June 23, 2025
The map file extension is related to the DIV Games Studio map image format.
Probably used by Games Studio software. This software is used to creating simple games without programming languages knowledge.
How to open map file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Programs for viewing map files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print map files:
XnView MP (Multiplatform)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Games Studio (Microsoft Windows)
Envision picture image
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: August 13, 2019
The map file extension is related to the Envision, a picture image editing software probably developed for Atari 8-bit computers.
The map file contains picture image created in the Envision program.
How to open map file?
Use RECOIL to view content of *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Programs for viewing map files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print map files:
RECOIL (Multiplatform)
Fly! map description
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: February 20, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the computer flight simulator Fly!.
MAP file Defines the boundaries of a map section, references all of the images which make up the map, and maps latitude/longitude coordinates to map image coordinates to allow plotting of the aircraft icons on the in-flight map display.
How to open map file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Fly! (Microsoft Windows)
Game map
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: January 31, 2017
The map file extension is commonly used in various computer games for files that contain map data.
Usually each map and/or level has its own *.map file that contains various data including graphics, objectives, settings and such.
These map files are generally in completely different format and not interchangeable.
How to open map file?
Use compatible map editor to work with *.map game files.
How to convert map file?
There is no way how to convert *.map files to other formats.
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
J.A.C.K. (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 2 (Microsoft Windows)
Eschalon: Book I (Microsoft Windows)
Command and Conquer: Red Alert 3 (Microsoft Windows)
Half-Life (Microsoft Windows)
WorldCraft (Microsoft Windows)
SpellForce (Microsoft Windows)
Diablo II (Microsoft Windows)
Carnivores Ice Age (Microsoft Windows)
Quake 2 (Microsoft Windows)
ANNO 2070 (Microsoft Windows)
Stronghold HD (Microsoft Windows)
Stronghold (Microsoft Windows)
Furcadia (Microsoft Windows)
Shadow Warrior (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Blood (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Duke Nukem 3D (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Quake (Microsoft MS-DOS)
X-COM: UFO Defense (UFO: Enemy Unknown) (Microsoft MS-DOS)
Hex Workshop Hex Editor character map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: August 17, 2017
The map file extension used by Hex Workshop Hex Editor - set of hexadecimal development tools for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The map file contains character map from Hex Workshop Hex Editor.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Hex Workshop Hex Editor (Microsoft Windows)
Imagination Image Map Editor coordinates
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: February 24, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the Imagination Image Map software for creating image maps for websites, available for Microsoft Windows operating system.
The map file contains coordinates data.
How to open map file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software apps that create map files:
Imagination Image Map Editor (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Imagination Image Map Editor (Microsoft Windows)
Ingres termcap mapping
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: May 12, 2019
The map file extension is also used by Ingres Termcap.
Termcap (terminal capability) is a software library and database used on Unix-like computers. It enables programs to use display computer terminals in a device-independent manner, which greatly simplifies the process of writing portable text mode applications.
How to open map file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
Ingres 10s (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
Ingres 10s (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Ingres 10s (Microsoft Windows)
Leadwerks Game Engine map
File type category:
Game file
Date updated: June 26, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the Leadwerks Game Engine, a video gaming engine for Microsoft Windows operating system, which enables users to create 3D games.
The map file stores map of level from game created with Leadwerks Game Engine.
How to open map file?
Use Leadwerks Game Engine Editor to open *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit map files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving map files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Leadwerks Game Engine (Microsoft Windows)
MAPIMail file
File type category:
Miscellaneous file
Date updated: August 15, 2017
The map extension file is associated with MAPIMail, a simple command-line utility for sending e-mail messages using MAPI. The program lets you specify a subject, include attachments, and use passwords. It could also be used for sending notifications from batch processes.
How to open map file?
This file extension is not meant to be opened.
How to convert map file?
Files with map extension is not possible to convert.
Micrografx Picture Publisher data file
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: September 13, 2017
The map file extension was used by Micrografx Picture Publisher. The company was later acquired by Corel and the product line was discontinued some time after.
The .map files contain data used by the application.
How to open map file?
It is not meant to be opened manually by the user.
How to convert map file?
Files with map extension are used not convertable.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Micrografx Picture Publisher (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Visual Studio Linker map
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: November 7, 2024
The map file extension is also used for one of the common files from Visual C++ projects made using Microsoft Visual Studio.
This type of .map file is used for linking purposes and contains all the linker information needed for the project.
How to open map file?
These files are probably loaded only as part of Visual C++ projects, but you should be able to view them using any text editor.
How to convert map file?
We do not know about any useful conversion for this map file type at this time. However, it is a text file and you can work with it as such.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
NotePad++ text editor (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows NotePad (Microsoft Windows)
gedit (Linux/Unix)
Software applications that can edit map files:
NotePad++ text editor (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows NotePad (Microsoft Windows)
gedit (Linux/Unix)
Software capable of saving map files:
NotePad++ text editor (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows NotePad (Microsoft Windows)
gedit (Linux/Unix)
Programs for viewing map files:
NotePad++ text editor (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows NotePad (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Software apps that print map files:
NotePad++ text editor (Microsoft Windows)
Microsoft Windows NotePad (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Microsoft Visual Studio (Multiplatform)
Native Instruments Reaktor wavetable data
File type category:
Audio and sound file
Date updated: February 4, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the Reaktor, a software audio synthesizer for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac OS X (macOS) operating systems.
Native format for Reaktor wave files (all sample files are embedded in one file). 8, 16, 32 bit PCM, mono or stereo sound format.
How to open map file?
Use Reaktor to open *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Use Translator to transform *.map files to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
REAKTOR (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that can edit map files:
REAKTOR (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving map files:
REAKTOR (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
REAKTOR (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that convert map files:
Translator Professional (Multiplatform)
NAVIGON map
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: April 17, 2020
File extension map is also associated with the GPS accessories and GPS applications developed and sold by NAVIGON.
A .map file contains GPS map useable in NAVIGON navigation apps for mobile devices.
How to open map file?
These maps should be supported in all NAVIGON GPS navigation software.
How to convert map file?
Possibly can be exported or converted to another GPS map format, perhaps some generic exchange one.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Programs for viewing map files:
NAVIGON MobileNavigator Europe (Apple iOS)
Navman map data
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: August 8, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the Navman, a GPS and GIS navigation software and car navigation software, developed by MiTAC.
The map file stores data used to visualise navigation map.
How to open map file?
Use Navman to work with *.map files.
Offline Explorer data
File type category:
Text file
Date updated: November 10, 2017
The map file extension is related to the Offline Explorer, a software for Microsoft Windows, which allows users to save web pages offline.
Offline Explorer MAP file is a readable description of the download Web and FTP sites.
How to open map file?
Use Offline Explorer to work with *.map files.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
Offline Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
Offline Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Offline Explorer (Microsoft Windows)
OziExplorer map
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: November 1, 2018
The map file extension is associated with the OziExplorer, a GPS mapping software for tracking and navigation for Microsoft Windows.
This type of .map files stores maps (charts) in OziExplorer file format together with georeferencing information needed to translate X, Y coordinates.
How to open map file?
Use OziExplorer or CompeGPS Land to view OziExplorer *.map file.
How to convert map file?
Maps with georeferencing data are often exported to plain images for easier sharing, such as JPEG or TIFF.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
OziExplorer (Microsoft Windows)
MAPC2MAPC (Microsoft Windows)
Software capable of saving map files:
MAPC2MAPC (Microsoft Windows)
Programs for viewing map files:
CompeGPS Land (Microsoft Windows)
Poser 3D map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: October 11, 2017
The map file extension is related to the Poser 3D, a 3D animation software, developed by Smith Micro Software, Inc.
Default file extension for map files used by Poser 3D design software.
How to open map file?
Use Poser to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Poser may be able to export *.map files to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Poser (Microsoft Windows)
Pro/ENGINEER data
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: February 24, 2019
The map file extension is associated with the Pro/Engineer, a 3D design software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by PTC.
The map file contains some kind of data used by this program.
How to open map file?
Probably not meant to be accessed by the user.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Pro/Engineer (Creo Elements/Pro) (Microsoft Windows)
Route 66 card document
File type category:
GIS, GPS navigation and map file
Date updated: August 6, 2019
The map file extension is also used for one of the default file types from Route 66 navigation software for Windows, Google Android and Apple iOS operating systems.
This type of .map file stores card document used for internal purposes of the Route 66 program. The exact purpose of this file type could not be verified however.
How to open map file?
You can probably only use this particular file type in Route 66 software.
How to convert map file?
As far as we know, there is really no way how to convert this map file type to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Route 66 (Google Android)
Server side image map
File type category:
Source code and script file
Date updated: June 27, 2025
The map file extension is related to the Server side image map format.
An image map is a special type of HREF that allows users to take specific actions based on where a person clicks on an image. This can be used to impliment various features, from a nicer menu to a guided tour of a picture or map.
How to open map file?
Use compatible tools to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
It is unlikely that this file type can be converted to anything else.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Microsoft Edge (Microsoft Windows)
Firefox (Microsoft Windows)
Google Chrome (Microsoft Windows)
Firefox for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Google Chrome for Mac (Apple macOS / Mac OS X)
Firefox for Linux (Linux/Unix)
Google Chrome for Linux (Linux/Unix)
WAsP terrain map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: November 25, 2018
The map file extension is associated with the WAsP. The map file contains terrain map.
Data are stored in an ASCII (text) file with the default file name extension 'map'.
How to open map file?
Use WAsP to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably can be exported to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
WAsP (Microsoft Windows)
Software apps that create map files:
WAsP (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
WAsP (Microsoft Windows)
Weather Defender map
File type category:
Various data file
Date updated: June 22, 2018
The map file extension is associated with the Weather Defender, a weather software for Microsoft Windows operating system, developed by SWIFT Weather.
The map file contains map for Weather Defender.
How to open map file?
Use Weather Defender to work with *.map files.
How to convert map file?
Probably cannot be converted to other formats.
Suggested software to open map file:
Associated software actions with the map file
Software applications that can open map files:
Weather Defender (Microsoft Windows)
Software applications that handle other tasks involving map files:
Weather Defender (Microsoft Windows)