Application doesn't support direct import of GeoTIFF or GeoPDF at this moment, but these formats can be easily converted into *.mbtiles format that’s supported by Locus GIS. Please see steps below:


  • Install QGIS SW
  • Import source GeoTiff file
  • Install QMetaTiles plugin
    • Menu > Plugins > Manage and Install Plugins > Search for "QMetaTiles


  • When plugin is installed Open Menu > Plugins > QMetaTiles > QMetaTiles
  • Select file to export, geotiff / geoPDF layer to convert and mainly the zoom levels.
  • Unfortunately plugins doesn’t recognize the ideal zoom levels based on scale of geotiff/geopdf file. But you can use following suggestions:
    • 1: 50 000 - use max zoom level about 15
    • 1: 25 000 - use max zoom level about 16 
    • 1: 10 000 - use max zoom level 17 
    • 1: 5 000 - use max zoom level 18
    • etc..


  • Copy the converted *.mbtiles file to your device into the folder
    /LocusGIS/maps
  • Start Locus GIS > Open Menu > Maps > Offline tab and select converted map