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Format

Mapsforge Binary Map File Format

Summary

Name
Mapsforge Binary Map File Format
Identifiers
PUID: fmt/915
Format type
GIS
Description
The mapsforge project aims to provide free and open software for the rendering of maps based on OpenStreetMap data. The Binary Map File Format is designed for map rendering on devices with limited resources, such as mobile phones.
File extensions
map
Source
Digital Preservation Department / The National Archives

Internal signatures

Mapsforge Binary Map

Note
BOF: mapsforge binary OSM. Version is 4 byte integer from position 0x18. It may be desirable to distinguish between different versions as the format matures. Specification: https://github.com/mapsforge/mapsforge/blob/master/docs/Specification-Binary-Map-File.md

Byte sequences

Min Frag Length
Absolute from BOF
Offset
0
Max offset
0
Byte Sequence
6D617073666F7267652062696E617279204F534D
Endianness
None

Changelog

  • Added in V86

    Release date
    27 July 2016

    Mapsforge Binary Map File Format: Signature developed through PRONOM Research.

    Mapsforge Binary Map File Format: Full entry added.