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Online Help > AlpineQuest 1.4 > Maps
Supported on-board map formats
The application can read the following map formats.
AlpineQuest Map Format (*.aqm)
This format has been especially developed for AlpineQuest in order to be efficient on embedded devices with low memory.
Key features are:
- Image compression (using JPEG or PNG compression);
- Multi-levels of detail;
- Low CPU and memory requirement;
- Unlimited area size;
- Fast displaying.
You can create your own AQM offline maps using:
- Mobile Atlas Creator (MOBAC), a free and generic offline map creator that can produce AQM maps from online map sources. A tutorial is available here;
- MAPC2MAPC, an offline map converter, which allows to convert various offline map formats in AQM format and to calibrate maps on images (free and paid versions available).
QuickChart Map Format (*.qct) from MemoryMap
This is a common map format used by MemoryMap that allows users to use commercial maps in AlpineQuest.
Key features are:
- Image compression;
- Single level of detail;
- Low CPU and memory requirement.
It is possible to download QCT maps from the Internet or purchase them from various retailers.