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title: "Download and Clip It Tool"
slug: "download-and-clip-it-tool"
updated: 2026-05-25T04:23:55Z
published: 2026-05-25T04:23:55Z
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.metromap.com.au/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Download and Clip It Tool

## [![ download-btn](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/download.jpg)](/docs/download-and-clip-it-tool#download) Download

The Download button allows you to download reasonable resolution imagery data for offline usage. Select an area you would like to download. ![download_m3](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/download_m3.png)

- If you change your mind and don't want to save the image, pressing **Esc** on the keyboard will exit the **Download** interface.
- If you would like to download the georeferenced version, the file will be saved as a **ZIP** file,  the `zip`file includes a `jpg` file, and its geolocation information stored as `.jgw` and `.prj`file.

`WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator EPSG:3857` is the only projection allowed for the **Download** tool. Use the [Clip It!](/docs/download-and-clip-it-tool#clipit) Tool to download images in a different projection.

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## [![clipit-btn](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/clipit.jpg)](/docs/download-and-clip-it-tool#clipit) Clip It!

To download larger, full resolution imagery, with more options and flexibility for projections and formats, you can use **Clip It!**. This tool is perfect to export small, high resolution, high spatial accuracy imagery to use in offline desktop software such as ESRI and AutoCAD.

1. Similar to the **Download** function,  select an area you would like to download.

![clipit_m3](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/clipit_m3.png)

This tool is limited to a 2500km2 export area, if the green box turns orange or yellow, the resolution will be reduced to Medium and Low respectively

1. After you select the desired area, an **Clip Info** box will appear at the upper right corner of the screen. From there, you can change which projection system and the image format you want to use. MetroMap will automatically select the projection based on the projection selected in [Preferences](/docs/preferences).

> MetroMap provides various projection systems, which includes:
> 
> 
> - `WGS 84 / Pseudo-Mercator EPSG:3857`
> - `GDA 94 Geographic Lat/Lng EPSG:4283`
> - `GDA 2020 Geodetic coordinate system ESPG:7844`
> - `PCG 1994 Perth Coastal Grid EPSG:10464`
> - `PCG 2020 Perth Coastal Grid EPSG:8031`
> - `MGA 94 Zones`
> - `MGA 2020 Zones`

> MetroMap also provides different image formats, which includes:
> 
> 
> - `GeoTiff`
> - `Geospatial PDF`
> - `JPEG`
> - `PNG`
> - `IMG`

Choose JPEG to have the smallest 'Clip It' export available, you'll recieve this faster via email

1. After choosing the configuation, fill in your Email address, then click OK.  

![ClipIt_Tool6.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/64eb4fa4-1b3d-47a1-871b-be0277fc940e/Images/Documentation/ClipIt_Tool6.jpg)

You will then receive a download link from MetroMap. The link will lead you to a **Zip** file contains a image file and a location record file, please download it once you receive the email as the link will expire in **15 days**.