How to View Online Google Maps in Offlinemode
By Partho, Gaea News NetworkWednesday, March 31, 2010
Most of you use Google map or other online maps to search directions and locations. In order to use these free web mapping services you have to go online. However, what if you are on the go and the looking for a spot, with no internet access. This is where you need an application that will allow you to view the online maps in offline mode. Well, with easy to use app, GMapCatcher you can view the maps even when they are in offlinemode.
GMapCatcher is a free offline maps viewer that can download online map services such as Google map automatically and display the maps using a specific GUI. This allows the views to view the maps continually even in offlinemode. In order to download the maps tiles automatically users need to uncheck the offline toggle button. The map tiles will be downloaded and stored on users’ hard disk, which can be viewed offline later. With GMapCatcher you can search queries with the name of city, state or zipcode. Further, you can zoom in/out to view the maps clearer.
The application is developed in Python and is compatible for Linux, Windows as well as Mac OSX. If you are one of those who requires the maps too frequently download GMapCatcher here.
