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Downloading Maps Purchased from Garmin.com to an Outdoor Handheld

When a map is purchased from the Garmin website, the confirmation page will display the option to launch Garmin Express to install the map. If this step was not completed and the confirmation screen has been closed, or the map needs to be reinstalled to an associated device or memory card, the map can be installed with Garmin Express without launching it from the website.

Notes:

What is needed:

  • A compatible Garmin Outdoor device
  • A USB cable
  • An SD card if the map will not fit on the internal storage of the device
    • The storage space requirements can be found on the REQUIREMENTS tab on the purchase page for the map.
  • A Windows or Mac computer with the Garmin Express application installed.
  • A high-speed internet connection  
    • Recommended: DSL, Cable, or other high speed Internet connections
    • Not Supported: Mobile broadband (such as MiFi, AirCard, or cell phone tethering), satellite, fixed wireless, and dial-up Internet connections

To download the map using Garmin Express:

  1. Connect the Garmin device to the computer with the appropriate USB cable.
  2. Launch Garmin Express.
    • Windows: Either double-click the express icon in the system tray (next to the time), double-click the shortcut on the desktop, or search for Garmin Express in the Start menu.
    • Mac: Garmin Express can be found in the Applications folder in Finder.
  3. Select the desired device or click Add a Device and follow the on-screen prompts if the device isn't listed.
  4. Click Tools & Content.
  5. Click the Purchased tab.
  6. If the map is not listed, click Sign In and log in to the account that was used to purchase the map.
  7. Click the cloud icon  to download the map.

Once the download starts, Garmin Express will display the current progress. An Installation complete! message will be displayed when the download is finished and the device can be safely disconnected from the computer.

If any issues are encountered during this process please review the Related Content at the bottom of the page or visit the Garmin Express Support page for troubleshooting assistance and options for contacting Product Support.

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