GPS Maps

[SlowInternet]

This may be a dumb question but can maps from different gps systems be used on other gps systems ? Example can I on my HTC Desire use Garmin maps with Navigon ? Can maps be converted ? Thank you

 

[HapticSimian]

Short answer: no.
Long answer: nnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooooooooo.

The exact composition of the maps are pretty much proprietary to each company. Whilst there are only really 2 providers of mapping data - TeleAtlas and Navteq - each company produces their own maps from the data. There are a few exceptions; for instance, you can convert 3rd party Garmin maps (like those supplied by Tracks4Africa) to a format that Navitel can read, but it just isn't worth the hassle.

I've googled my fingers numb on this. Don't bother.

 

[SlowInternet]

Thanks for the reply. Also couldn't get answers from google

 

[hansotto]

You might be able to convert them. Something like this might be able do it?
http://www.gps-data-team.com/convert.php

 

[HapticSimian]

Points of interest ≠ maps

 

[Thugscub]

Try the gmap software or gps babel. Garmin maps are locked. T4A can be converted to most formats. Mapedit is another sw map converter.