Here maps download pc windows 7

HERE Maps for Windows is now available from the Windows Store as a free download bringing high-resolution, offline, 3D maps and more to people with Windows devices.

You’ll be able to enjoy HERE Maps for Windows on your Windows tablet, laptop and even desktop PC, and we’ve highlighted 10 reasons you should download the app as soon as possible.  

1. Faster mapping

Minimising data usage may not be such a big priority on your desktop PC as it is on your phone, but offline mapping is a fantastic feature to have anyway. With offline maps, you won’t be restricted by bandwidth, and can explore the world without having to worry about lag or waiting for pages to load up. Progressive rendering - where a lower resolution image is gradually replaced with a high resolution version, after the main part of the page has loaded - also makes online mapping with HERE Maps for Windows a lot quicker than other solutions.

2. Find new routes to walk

HERE Maps for Windows is also a brilliant tool for coming up with new routes if you want to keep fit. Use the app to see at a glance how long it takes to drive, take the train or walk to your destination. Pick the most secluded and interesting routes to walk  in the local area, and switch between map and high-resolution satellite views to find the perfect picnic spot halfway.

3. Explore in 3D and with street level images

Maps are great for navigating, but it’s often difficult to get a real feel for somewhere without actually visiting. With 3D mapping and street level images in HERE Maps for Windows, you can actually explore an area in a lot more detail, tracking down specific buildings to see how it looks .

4. Create the perfect European jaunt

There’s nothing better than spending a few weeks traveling round Europe, taking in jaw dropping countryside and views unlike anywhere else. All this takes meticulous planning, however, and HERE Maps for Windows can make the job a lot easier, letting you pick interesting routes, check out nearby points of interest and make sure you’re always near a petrol station and a hotel when you need one. The add all the places you want to visit to your collections, you can create one for Italy, one for France, etc. and add them all to the Start screen to have them all at your fingertips.

5. Take mapping with you on the go

Because it can be even used entirely offline, HERE Maps for Windows is just as happy on the move as it is in your home. So if you’ve got a Windows tablet or laptop, you’ll be able to install HERE Maps for Windows and enjoy all the benefits wherever you go, even if you’re somewhere where you can’t access the Internet. With HERE Maps for Windows you can also select more than one country and download them at the same time.

6. Share your best discoveries

When you find an interesting place with HERE Maps for Windows, you can immediately share it with family and friends using the share charm. Many apps are supported, including Mail, Facebok, Twitter and Flipboard.

7. Plan a city escape

With the city pages, you can enjoy a quick overview of what a city has to offer. Browse the top places to visit and add them to your collections. Check the local weather, traffic and get a feeling for the public transportation system to get around more easily.

8. Get into sport

If you’re still trying to burn off those extra calories gained over Christmas, HERE Maps is one of the best ways of finding sports and fitness venues in the local area. Search for gyms, football pitches, tennis courts, golf courts and more by Points of Interest, and double check exactly where they are using HERE Maps. It’s even possible to access contact information, so you can ring up and book venues.

9. Find the best music venues within an hour of your house

Love music? Use HERE Maps for Windows to discover some fantastic venues around the country, with estimated times for journeys helping you to decide just how far you’re willing to travel to see your favourite band.

Rediscover a neighbourhood

Use the explore feature to get a list of the best sights, the best places to eat and drink, to go out, to go shopping and, if you’re visiting, to sleep at night in a specific neighbourhood. With photos and reviews, you can decide where to start to even rediscover your own neighbourhood.

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