Mapsforge Binary Map

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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.

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Extensions	`.map`
MIME types	`application/octet-stream`
Signatures	`6d617073666f7267652062696e617279204f534d` at byte 0 (Mapsforge Binary Map)
PRONOM	`fmt/915`
Wikidata	`Q28771288`

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MapsforgeOpen sourcereads and writes · GNU Lesser General Public License, version 3.0

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File Formats Wiki
PRONOM fmt/915
Wikidata Q28771288

From Just Solve the File Format Problem (File Formats Wiki), PRONOM, Wikidata. Updated 2026-10-24.

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