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# Chart Types: Default, Night Mode, Satellite, and Relief Shading

|| Some chart types are only available on certain plans. [Learn more about Savvy Navvy Plan Pricing here.](https://www.savvy-navvy.com/pricing)

Savvy Navvy offers several **chart type options** so you can choose the view that works best for your navigation needs and lighting conditions. You can switch chart types anytime from within the app.

### **Where to Find Chart Types**

1. Open the Savvy Navvy app.
2. Look for the **diamond icon** on the right-hand side of the screen.
3. Tap it to open the **Chart Overlays menu**.
4. Tap on the Chart Type cards to swap between them.

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### Chart Types
You can choose one chart type at a time, including:

* [Default](#6-default)
* [Night mode](#6-night-mode)
* [Satellite](#6-satellite-mode)
* [Relief Shading](#6-relief-shading) (UK and AU only)

###### Default
Best for general navigation when you need a clear, traditional marine chart view. Our standard Savvy Chart™ includes:

* Full marine navigation symbols
* Depth contours and soundings
* Buoys, beacons, and markers
* Ports, marinas, and anchorage icons

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/2/e/0/32e0a556f5730800/default-mode_ius69r.png)

###### Night Mode
Includes all relevant chart data from the default charts overlayed on chart colouring ideal for night time or dim light conditions.

* A darker, low-glare colour scheme
* Preserves night vision
* Reduces eye strain in low-light or overnight passages

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/2/e/0/32e0a556f5730800/night-mode_1atlui.png)

###### Satellite Mode
Displays high-resolution satellite imagery of coastlines and surrounding land areas, with all default chart data overlaid for clear navigation and visual reference when approaching shore.

* High-resolution satellite imagery of coastlines and surrounding land
* Great for visual recognition of harbours, beaches, and terrain
* Can help spot landmarks before arrival

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/2/e/0/32e0a556f5730800/satellite_10puhud.png)


###### Relief Shading
Highlights seabed contours and underwater terrain with shaded 3D-style bathymetry, overlaid with standard chart data for enhanced depth perception and hazard awareness (available in UK or Australia waters only).

* Uses shaded 3D-style bathymetry to reveal seabed contours and underwater terrain
* Helps identify ridges, shelves, channels, and other underwater features

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/2/e/0/32e0a556f5730800/relief-shading_1mkd59n.png)


💡 **Tip:** You can layer on additional information like wind, tidal streams, and AIS by turning on Chart Details from the same [Chart Overlays menu](https://help.savvy-navvy.com/en/article/using-chart-overlays-in-savvy-navvy-80tj9g/).

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