Loading Third-Party Map .IMG files to a Garmin Tread or zūmo XT / zūmo XT2

The Garmin Tread® GPS Navigator and all models in the Tread® series, zūmo® XT, zūmo® XT2 GPS navigators allow for third-party map .IMG files (such as OpenStreetMap - OSM, snowmobile, and other off-road maps) to be loaded and displayed on the device.

NOTES:

• A Windows computer must be used for the steps below.  See Automotive Device Compatibility with Garmin Mac Applications on macOS for more information about the use of a Mac computer with the device.
• .IMG files must be located in a "Map" folder on the microSD card and/or the device for your device to display them.
• Garmin cannot provide support or guarantee compatibility for map products or software purchased from other companies. Garmin cannot cover the device under warranty if it becomes unusable as a result of using third-party maps or software.
• For support of third-party map products or software, including setup, usage, and error messages, contact the manufacturer of the map or software program.

To Add the .IMG Files to a MicroSD Card:

1. Insert the microSD card into your device
2. Connect the device to the computer with the provided USB cable
3. Open My Computer (XP), Computer (Vista or 7), File Explorer (Win 8), or This PC (Windows 10)
4. Open the Tread® drive or zūmo XT / zūmo XT2 drive from the Devices With Removable Storage or Devices and drives section
5. Open the microSD card memory drive
6. Right-click in the microSD card drive
7. Left-click on New Folder
8. Rename the Folder to Map
9. Click and drag the desired .IMG files into the Map folder
10. Disconnect the device from your computer

The .IMG files will now display under the myMaps settings on your device.

To Add the .IMG Files to the Device:

1. Connect the device to the computer with the provided USB cable
2. Open My Computer (XP), Computer (Vista or 7), File Explorer (Win 8), or This PC (Windows 10)
3. Open the device drive from the Devices With Removable Storage or Devices and drives section
4. Open Internal Storage or Internal Garmin Storage
5. Right-click in the Internal Storage
6. Left-click on New Folder
7. Rename the Folder to Map
8. Click and drag the desired .IMG files into the Map folder
9. Disconnect the device from your computer

The .IMG files will now display under the myMaps settings on your device.

To Verify the .IMG Files are Displaying on Your Device:

1. Touch the Settings Gear
2. Touch Map Display or Map & Vehicle
3. Touch myMaps
4. Enable the maps
   • The map is enabled if a checkmark is present.
   • Touch the empty box if a checkmark is missing.

NOTE: You may have to disable some Garmin maps for the third-party map to show on the map page of the device. Ensure the Basemap is also enabled.