OkMap Tutorial – Load Web Maps and OpenStreetMap
Published on June 10, 2026 - Video duration: 5:45
Tutorial Overview
OkMap tutorial for loading online web maps, OpenStreetMap, and map overlays, customizing the display, and saving reusable configurations.
Web maps can be used as a base for GPX route planning, waypoint management, and offline map downloads.
In this video, you will learn how to use online web maps such as OpenStreetMap, add map overlays, overlay local raster maps, save custom configurations, and create a workspace tailored to your navigation and hiking needs.
Recommended prerequisite
To better understand this tutorial, we recommend watching first:
Procedure:
- Select the location to display using geocoding
- Set the desired zoom level
- Load a web map from the available library
- Modify the configuration of the loaded map
- Add one or more map overlays
- Reorder overlays to obtain the desired display
- Overlay a local raster map on a web map
- Adjust the transparency of overlapping maps
- Save the current configuration as default
- Save configurations of previously loaded maps
Tips:
- Use geocoding to quickly locate any place
- Choose the zoom level best suited to the activity you are performing
- Combine multiple overlays to obtain additional information about the area
- Adjust the transparency of raster maps to easily compare them with web maps
- Save frequently used configurations to speed up your workflow
- Keep the map list organized by removing maps that are no longer used
Notes:
- OkMap supports OpenStreetMap, tiled web maps, and numerous online mapping services
- Overlays allow you to add thematic information to the main map
- Local raster maps can be used together with online web maps
- Saved configurations allow you to quickly restore your preferred working environment
Common mistakes:
- Using a zoom level that is not appropriate for the area of interest
- Loading too many overlays at the same time, making the map difficult to read
- Setting an unsuitable transparency level for overlapping maps
- Forgetting to save a custom configuration before closing the program