If you need to convert OS map data to MapInfo or ESRI formats, you have two legal options.
MAPC2MAPC is shareware, meaning it can be downloaded and tried for free. The unregistered version is fully functional but has a limitation: it places random red "X" marks across the output maps it creates. To remove these and unlock the full potential of the software, a registration key is required.
Instead, as a form of incentive to register, the trial version adds across the output map images. As one user noted, “You can download a trial version of MAPC2MAPC which is fully functional but puts red Xs all over the output. If you like it the registration fee is ... to eliminate the red Xs.”
Open MAPC2MAPC, go to the registration section, and enter your details. The key will unlock the full functionality immediately. registration key mapc2mapc
: Your unique registration key will be sent to the email address used during purchase.
You will receive a personal registration key.
: Ensure you have the latest version from the official MAPC2MAPC download page . If you need to convert OS map data
Transforming map files between formats like KMZ (Google Earth), SQLITEDB (Locus Map), and KAP (Marine Charts).
If you purchased the software but lost the email:
: Unregistered software embeds random red Xs across all saved maps . To remove these and unlock the full potential
The registration key is personal. You are permitted to use your unique key across multiple machines that you personally own (such as your desktop computer and field laptop). It is fully compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows installations.
Once payment is processed via PayPal, the registration key is typically sent to your PayPal email address within 24 to 48 hours. If you do not see it, check your spam or junk folders.