IMDF Export

Create customized indoor map experiences using Apple’s IMDF, a comprehensive data model for any indoor location. Our IMDF export is ideal for developers, GIS, and BIM users for a wide array of applications and platforms such as Microsoft Places.

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Easy IMDF conversion for applications and platforms

Apple’s Indoor Mapping Data Format (IMDF) is a comprehensive framework for indoor mapping, serving as a foundation for orientation, wayfinding, and exploration. By leveraging existing Wi-Fi networks, IMDF delivers GPS-level precision for location services and indoor positioning, allowing visitors to navigate indoor spaces seamlessly with their mobile devices.

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Indoor location-based solutions

Using IMDF exported from Mappedin

Mappedin proudly supports the Apple Indoor Maps Program, IMDF format. As a leading provider of IMDF files to Apple, Mappedin is optimized for IMDF export to maximize compatibility, providing a streamlined experience across uses and platforms.

Blue Dot indoor positioning

Unlock infrastructure-free indoor positioning with IMDF, fingerprinting, and Mappedin’s front-end experiences, featuring turn-by-turn wayfinding and blue dot positioning.

Visitors can access their location directly in the browser, providing a seamless navigation experience without the need for hardware or app downloads.

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Use indoor maps anywhere

IMDF enables highly precise indoor mapping for app development and location-based services with detailed data compatible across any website, app, or operating system. The accuracy of IMDF is making it the standard for platforms such as Microsoft Places.

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Versatile applications

Mappedin simplifies the floor plan digitization and indoor mapping workflow for any industry. From IMDF integration for websites to digital signage to mobile apps, end users can rely on accurate and intuitive mapping experiences.

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Leader in indoor mapping

Mappedin stands out as the leader in indoor mapping. Our strength lies in expertise with all indoor spaces, strict adherence to high data standards, continuous collaboration with Apple, and the ability to maintain maps through a unified platform.

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Easily export maps to IMDF

Our industry-leading tools power billions of square feet of data, wayfinding, and indoor maps. With our map data management and workflow, we make it easy to export floor plans, blueprints, and maps to IMDF for use by Apple, Microsoft Places, and more.

Flexible mapping for scalable deployment

As venues change, Mappedin serves as a centralized tool to streamline indoor map updates to allow for continuous data accuracy. Edit location information, manage map geometry, and more to ensure your IMDF files remain accurate. IMDF can be used in cross-device applications and allows you to stay flexible and deploy at scale. Changes can be exported and used on platforms such as Microsoft Places or uploaded to Apple using Apple Business Register, ensuring visitors have access to the most current data.

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IMDF is just a conversion away

We’re the market leader for IMDF export and flexible deployment at scale. Let us show you how we can provide the technology and support to make the power of indoor mapping work for you.