Map Tiles Downloader

A super easy to use GUI for downloading map tiles

So what does it do?

This tiny python based script allows you to download map tiles from Google, Bing, Open Street Maps, ESRI, NASA, and other providers. This script comes with an easy to use web based map UI for selecting the area and previewing tiles.

Just run the script via command line

python server.py

If your web browser doesn't open a map afterwards, navigate to UI\index.htm and open it manually.

Requirements

Needs Python 3.5 and a modern web browser. Other Python versions could work but aren't yet tested.

Purpose

I design map related things as a hobby, and often I have to work with offline maps that require tiles to be stored on my local system. Downloading tiles is a bit of a headache, and the current solutions have user experience issues. So I built this tiny script in a couple of hours to speed up my work.

Features

Super easy to use map UI to select region and options
Multi-threading to download tiles in parallel
Cross platform, use any OS as long as it has Python and a browser
Select multiple zoom levels in one go
Ability to ignore tiles already downloaded
Specify any custom file name format
Supports ANY tile provider as long as the url has x, y, z, or quad in it
Built using MapBox ❤️

Important Disclaimer

Downloading map tiles is subject to the terms and conditions of the tile provider. Some providers such as Google Maps have restrictions in place to avoid abuse, therefore before downloading any tiles make sure you understand their TOCs. I recommend not using Google, Bing, and ESRI tiles in any commercial application without their consent.

Stay In Touch

For latest releases and announcements, check out my site: aliashraf.net

License

This software is released under the MIT License. Please read LICENSE for information on the software availability and distribution.

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