Customize the map

Change the map type

Tap (profile picture). If you haven't logged in, tap .
Tap Settings → Map and interface.
Under Map type, select one of the map types:
- 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 map details, such as names of streets, rivers, and so on.

In the Yandex Navigator 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:

You can change the map scale using gestures:

Note. This option is only available on Android devices.

To change the map scale using the volume buttons:

To measure the distance between points on the map:

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:

How to show the scale ruler

If the 3D mode option is enabled, the scale ruler doesn't show on the route navigation screen.

To rotate the map with two fingers:

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

3D mode displays a three-dimensional map.

To toggle 3D mode:

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

If the North is always up option is enabled, 3D mode is disabled and unavailable.