How to get 512x512 map tiles?

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How to get 512x512 map tiles?

Transtec Jason 20

The Azure Maps documentation mentions multiple times that tiles are available as either 256 or 512. I've been unable to retrieve any 512 tiles. I am using the latest version of the Render Get Map Tile with the tileSize parameter set to 512. I have queried Get Map Tileset with all the raster tilesets and they all respond that the tile size is 256. I have used the Web SDK and it appears to be using 256 tiles. I have used the Azure Map Render nuget package and it always return 256 tiles too. The documentation says that using the large tile size reduces the number of requests, which reduces the costs, so I'd really like to use these elusive 512 tiles.

VSawhney 325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-06T01:13:00.74+00:00
Hello Transtec Jason,

It looks like you're having some trouble retrieving 512x512 map tiles from Azure Maps even after setting the tileSize parameter. That can be quite frustrating!

Here's what you can try:

Check Documentation: Double-check the Azure Maps documentation to ensure that the tileset you're trying to access supports 512x512 tiles. Not every tileset may offer this option; for instance, certain raster tiles might only be available in a 256x256 format.

SDK Compatibility: Make sure that the Azure Maps SDK or any other library you are using (like the .NET nuget package) is correctly configured to support 512x512 tiles. It's possible that the SDK might fall back to the default (256x256) if there is an issue with the configuration.

Zoom Levels: Different zoom levels can also affect the size of the tiles available. Ensure that you are querying at a zoom level where 512x512 tiles are supported. Typically, road maps use 512x512 while satellite imagery reverts to 256x256.

Blob URL: Sometimes, accessing tiles directly might be a workaround. Use the Bing Maps REST Imagery service to try fetching the URLs of the tiles directly and see if switching to manual tile fetching changes anything.

Testing with Variations: If possible, try testing different configurations or settings in a simpler environment. Sometimes isolating the problem can help identify specific issues in your setup.

Hope this helps! If you're still facing issues, please provide more details such as:

The specific tileset you are querying.

The exact API call you are making (obscuring any sensitive info).

Any error messages or unexpected behavior you're encountering.

Hope this helps. Thank you!
Transtec Jason 20 Reputation points

2025-05-06T12:41:47.9666667+00:00

I have tried all that. I'm looking for proof that these 512x512 tiles actually exist. As stated, I've queried every tileset (except terra, weather, and traffic) and none of them say anything about supporting this size. Even the official MS package does not provide these tiles.

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VSawhney 325 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2025-05-06T01:13:00.74+00:00

Hello Transtec Jason,

It looks like you're having some trouble retrieving 512x512 map tiles from Azure Maps even after setting the tileSize parameter. That can be quite frustrating!

Here's what you can try:

Check Documentation: Double-check the Azure Maps documentation to ensure that the tileset you're trying to access supports 512x512 tiles. Not every tileset may offer this option; for instance, certain raster tiles might only be available in a 256x256 format.

SDK Compatibility: Make sure that the Azure Maps SDK or any other library you are using (like the .NET nuget package) is correctly configured to support 512x512 tiles. It's possible that the SDK might fall back to the default (256x256) if there is an issue with the configuration.

Zoom Levels: Different zoom levels can also affect the size of the tiles available. Ensure that you are querying at a zoom level where 512x512 tiles are supported. Typically, road maps use 512x512 while satellite imagery reverts to 256x256.

Blob URL: Sometimes, accessing tiles directly might be a workaround. Use the Bing Maps REST Imagery service to try fetching the URLs of the tiles directly and see if switching to manual tile fetching changes anything.

Testing with Variations: If possible, try testing different configurations or settings in a simpler environment. Sometimes isolating the problem can help identify specific issues in your setup.

Hope this helps! If you're still facing issues, please provide more details such as:

The specific tileset you are querying.

The exact API call you are making (obscuring any sensitive info).

Any error messages or unexpected behavior you're encountering.

Hope this helps. Thank you!
Transtec Jason 20 Reputation points

2025-05-06T12:41:47.9666667+00:00

I have tried all that. I'm looking for proof that these 512x512 tiles actually exist. As stated, I've queried every tileset (except terra, weather, and traffic) and none of them say anything about supporting this size. Even the official MS package does not provide these tiles.

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rbrundritt 20,431 Microsoft Employee Moderator

Most of the tile sets are only available as 256x256 tiles. I think the only tiles available in 512x512 currently are the Terra tiles (and technically the vector tiles)

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