Configure the map
Change the map type
Open map type options in one of the following ways:
- In the upper-right corner of the map, tap
. In the settings:
- Tap
(profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap 
. - Tap .
Select a map type:
- Map is a diagram of roads, buildings, and other objects.
- Satellite is photographs of an area taken from space. Map items or house numbers aren't displayed.
- Hybrid is a satellite image with more information added onto 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:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Enable Zoom buttons.
- Pinch to zoom in or out of the map with two fingers.
- Double-tap and hold the map, then drag it up or down.
To change the map scale using the volume buttons:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Enable Change map scale with volume buttons.
Measure distance
To measure the distance between points on the map:
- Tap and hold the starting point.
- Select Measure distance.
- Tap
to fix the starting point. - 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 actions, tap 
.
To estimate the distance between places, use the scale ruler:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Turn the Scale ruler option on or off.
If the 3D mode option is enabled, the scale ruler doesn't show on the route navigation screen.
Rotate the map with fingers
To rotate the map with two fingers:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Turn the Map rotation option on or off.
If you enable map rotation and rotate the map, the 
button will appear. The red arrow on the compass points to the north.
Enable or disable 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:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Turn the 3D mode option on or off. 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 or disable 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.
Your app theme determines the color scheme of 3D models. When you move along a route, 3D models become transparent.
- 3D models of trees
Available for Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and parts of Dubai and Ufa.
What 3D trees look like
To turn off 3D trees:
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Enable 3D trees.
- 3D attractions
3D attractions are on by default and can't be disabled.
What 3D attractions look like
3D models aren't available in offline mode.
Select distance units
- Tap (profile picture). If you haven't signed in to your account, tap .
- Tap .
- Tap Distance units.
- Select distance units: kilometers or miles.
