What is a .OBF file?
An .OBF file is a special kind of data file that is used by a map application called OsmAnd, which works on Android phones and tablets. This file is very important for the app because it contains all the information about maps. This includes where roads and buildings are, as well as places like parks and trails for walking, hiking, or biking. The cool thing about .OBF files is that they let you use OsmAnd to look at maps, find your way, and search for places even when you don't have an internet connection.
To make these .OBF files, you can use a tool called OsmAndMapCreator. This tool takes map information from another type of file called .OSM and turns it into the .OBF format that OsmAnd can use offline. If you don't want to make your own, you can also download .OBF files that other people have made and shared.
However, you can't just open an .OBF file directly in the OsmAnd or OsmAnd+ apps. Instead, you need to move the .OBF file into a specific folder on your Android device. For the standard OsmAnd app, you put the files in "storage/Android/data/net.osmand/files". If you're using OsmAnd+, the files go in "storage/Android/data/net.osmand.plus/files".
In summary, .OBF files are super useful for anyone who wants to use maps on their Android device without needing the internet, and you can either make them yourself or download them from others. Just remember to put them in the right place on your device to use them with OsmAnd.
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