**For Android Devices**:
1. Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. In the search bar at the top, type "Google Maps" and press Enter.
3. Select the official Google Maps app from the search results.
4. Tap the "Install" button to download and install the app on your device.
5. Once the app is installed, open it and sign in to your Google account if prompted.
6. Search for the area you want to download for offline use.
7. Tap on the name or address of the location to open its details.
8. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
9. Select "Download offline map" from the dropdown menu.
10. Adjust the area you want to download by zooming in or out and moving the map.
11. Tap on the "Download" button to start downloading the map for offline use.
12. Wait for the download to complete, and the map will be available for offline use.
**For iOS Devices (iPhone and iPad)**:
1. Open the App Store on your iOS device.
2. In the search bar at the bottom, type "Google Maps" and press Enter.
3. Select the official Google Maps app from the search results.
4. Tap the "Get" button to download and install the app on your device.
5. Once the app is installed, open it and sign in to your Google account if prompted.
6. Search for the area you want to download for offline use.
7. Tap on the name or address of the location to open its details.
8. Tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
9. Select "Download offline map" from the dropdown menu.
10. Adjust the area you want to download by zooming in or out and moving the map.
11. Tap on the "Download" button to start downloading the map for offline use.
12. Wait for the download to complete, and the map will be available for offline use.
Once you've downloaded the map for offline use, you can access it anytime, even when you don't have an internet connection. Keep in mind that offline maps have limitations, such as not providing real-time traffic updates or public transit information.