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title: Is there an easier way to add MBTiles to Aero App in order to allow others to download that same map without having to go into iTunes? 
description: "Yes, to allow others to download without having to go to iTunes, you can use the User Files option on ADS which allows for importing PDF and MBTile files into ADS. #### **On ADS**: 1. Click **Dashboard**on the **Main Menu**.…"
url: "https://www.aeroapp.info/kb/docs/aeroapp/is-there-an-easier-way-to-add-mbtiles-to-aero-app-in-order-to-allow-others-to-download-that-same-map-without-having-to-go-into-itunes/"
updated: "2026-08-06"
category: Aero App
tags:
  - Aero App for Android
  - Aero App for iOS
  - Aero Data Server for macOS
  - Aero Data Server for Windows
---

# Is there an easier way to add MBTiles to Aero App in order to allow others to download that same map without having to go into iTunes? 

Yes, to allow others to download without having to go to iTunes, you can use the User Files option on ADS which allows for importing PDF and MBTile files into ADS.

#### **On ADS**:

1. Click **Dashboard**on the **Main Menu**.
2. Navigate to the **Import**section then select **User Files**.
3. Select source containing the MBTile -> Select desired MBTile.
4. Click **Open**(on Windows) or **Upload**(on MacOS).
5. Once the importing is complete, click **Data**on the **Main Menu**.
6. Select the **User Files** tab to see the imported MBTile.

#### On Aero App:

1. Select **Data**on the **Main Menu**.
2. Tap **Download**.
3. Select **Aero Data Server**.
4. **Discover**the server the user files were uploaded to or **connect**to it manually.
5. Once connected to the server, tap **User Files**.
6. Select the user file(s) and tap **Download**.

MBTiles can be enabled in **Map**> **Map Manager** > **User Maps** to display on the map.

PDFs can be viewed in **General**> **Docs**or on the map **Split Screen**.