Configure the map

  1. Change the map type
  2. Change the map scale
  3. Measure distance
  4. Rotate the map with fingers
  5. Enable 3D mode
  6. Enable realistic 3D models
  7. Select distance units

Change the map type

  1. Open map type options in one of the following ways:

    • In the upper-right corner of the map, tap .

    • In the settings:

      1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
      2. Tap Settings → Map and interface.

  2. Select a map type:

    • Map is a diagram of roads, buildings, and other objects.
    • Satellite is an image of a particular area taken from space. Map items or house numbers aren't displayed.
    • Hybrid is a satellite image with more information added to it (names of streets, rivers, and so on).

Change the map scale

In the Yandex Maps app, you can change the map scale using buttons on the map itself, gestures, or your device's volume buttons.

To display zoom buttons on the map:

  1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
  2. Tap Settings → Map and interface.
  3. Enable Zoom buttons.

Measure distance

To measure the distance between points on the map:

  1. Tap and hold the point you need.
  2. Select Measure distance.
  3. Tap to fix the starting point.
  4. Move the map to the destination point and tap .

The distance between the points will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. Add a few more points if necessary.

To cancel the last action, tap .

To reset all measurements, tap .

Rotate the map with fingers

To rotate the map with two fingers:

  1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
  2. Tap Settings → Map and interface.
  3. Turn the Map rotation option on or off.

If you enable the map rotation option and rotate it, appears on the map. The red arrow on the compass points to the north.

Enable 3D mode

3D mode displays a three-dimensional map. The 3D map display is activated automatically when you switch to Navigator mode or follow a car route.

To toggle 3D mode:

  1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
  2. Tap Settings → Navigation.
  3. Enable or disable 3D mode. If this mode is disabled, the map is displayed in 2D.

The North is always up option disables 3D mode.

On the home screen, the map is in 2D mode by default. To view the map in 3D, swipe two fingers from the bottom of the map screen to the top. To return to 2D mode, swipe from the top to the bottom. This setting is only available on the home screen and isn't saved when you switch to another mode or restart the app.

Enable realistic 3D models

You can choose to display 3D models of trees and landmarks when viewing the map or moving along a route. These models can assist you in navigating along the route and provide a detailed view of their associated locations from all angles.

This is what realistic 3D models look like

Your app theme determines the color scheme of 3D models. When you move along a route, 3D models are transparent.

To display 3D models:

  1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
  2. Tap Settings → Map and interface.
  3. Enable Realistic 3D models.

3D models aren't available in offline mode.

Select distance units

  1. Tap  (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
  2. Tap Settings → Map and interface.
  3. Tap Distance units.
  4. Select distance units: kilometers or miles.