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How to View Charts in the ActiveCaptain® App

The ActiveCaptain® app will display built-in charts on Garmin chartplotters and preloaded Garmin charts purchased from Garmin.com or a Garmin-authorized dealer. Those charts can be viewed and downloaded for offline use within the ActiveCaptain app.

Downloading charts in the ActiveCaptain app


  1. Open the ActiveCaptain app on the smart device. If not already installed, download from the App Store (iOS devices) or Google Play (Android devices)

  2. Sign in using a Garmin Account or Create an Account

  3. Select Chart along the bottom of the app

  4. Select the menu button (three-line button)

  5. Select Download Charts

Any charts registered to your Garmin account (2012 and newer) can be seen and downloaded in the ActiveCaptain menu by selecting My Charts.

If there are no charts listed under My Charts


  • Verify that the email used is the same as the Garmin account 

    • Within the ActiveCaptain App > Settings > About >, the top of the page will list logged in as

  • Ensure a Garmin chartplotter is registered with a built-in chart or a chart card. Check in the ActiveCaptain app My Devices or in the Garmin Express account

For instructions on registering, see Related Content.





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