File Extension Database

Open MAP File

MAP files can have various applications, especially for video games, as shown below:

Quake Game Map

In the Quake Game, a MAP extension file is used as a game map created by the Quake engines. Quake MAP files are readable since they are based on text and therefore are not compiled, however that does not prevent them from being translated and/or compiled into a binary map file with the BSP extension used in other games, especially those of the Quake series.

The editors used to create and/or edit MAP files are varied, since the fact that it is based on text makes the task easier. However, to compile them, a specific editor such as Valve Hammer Editor or Torque Constructor is necessary.

Other engines like Halo, Fallout, Furcadia Dream, Leges Motus and others also use the MAP extension for their maps.

Image Map

In this particular application, MAP files act as a text file, located on the server side, which defines areas of a web page image by transforming them into links to different locations and/or pages.

In general terms, MAP files, as the extension itself indicates, are maps used by location related software packages, including weather monitoring systems, such as Weather Defender or Navigon, or in most cases, virtual maps for game engines.

To open or operate on a MAP file extension, you must have one of the following programs:

The choice of the program to open MAP file depends on what kind of information is stored in your specific MAP file.

Typical MAP application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical MAP mime types:

text/plain

Frequently used application names to open MAP files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.map.10.0
VisualStudio.map.9.0

How Can I Open MAP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MAP file is to find a MAP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MAP file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MAP file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MAP file opener then try to search online for "MAP viewer", "application to open MAP file" or "open MAP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MAP file

How Can I Open MAP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MAP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MAP file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MAP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MAP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MAP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MAP file then try to search for "MAP viewer", "application to open MAP file" or "read MAP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MAP file

How Can I Open MAP File on Android

If you downloaded a MAP file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MAP file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MAP".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MAP viewer", "MAP file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MAP File on iPhone or iPad

To open MAP File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MAP file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MAP". This way you can find apps which can open MAP files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MAP viewer" or "MAP file" online in your favorite search engine.

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