HI there! 👋 Welcome to PaintMyMap.com!
PaintMyMap.com is an online custom map maker that lets you create, style, and export beautiful maps in minutes. Choose a world, continent, or country map—or upload your own data (GeoJSON, TopoJSON, Shapefiles, KML, CSV)—then paint regions, add labels and a legend, and export a high‑quality image or PDF.
Key features
- Create custom maps online with an intuitive editor
- Upload your own data: GeoJSON, TopoJSON, Shapefiles, KML, CSV
- Paint regions with colors, labels, and a draggable legend
- Choose from popular projections (Mercator, Robinson, Winkel Tripel, and more)
- Export crisp PNG, JPG, or PDF for web, print, and presentations
- No account required to get started
Who is PaintMyMap for?
- Educators & students: Classroom visuals, assignments, and reports
- Professionals: Decks, dashboards, and editorial graphics
- Researchers: Publication‑ready figures and data maps
- Hobbyists: Travel maps and personal projects
Use cases
- Newsrooms: Build static or dynamic maps for broadcast and web in a single tool. Export ready‑to‑air images sized for TV, desktop, or mobile.
- Travel & tourism: Highlight destinations and routes. Create clear, branded visuals for campaigns and content.
- Real estate: Visualize listings and neighborhoods to accelerate decisions and conversion.
- Public sector: Share information securely with annotated maps, overlays, and labels.
- Direct marketing: Personalize mailers with location‑aware graphics that boost response rates.
How it works
- Select a map (or upload your own data)
- Customize & paint with colors, labels, and projections
- Export & share as PNG, JPG, or PDF
New here? Read the step‑by‑step tutorial or start a map now.
Is this free?
Yes. All built‑in base maps are free to use. No account is required.
Attribution and license
Maps you create with PaintMyMap are free for private and commercial use. Attribution is recommended when you publish or embed, but not required. A simple credit such as “Created with PaintMyMap.com” is perfect.
- Keep the built‑in "Created with PaintMyMap" tag (if shown), or
- Add a link to the homepage, or
- Include a short text attribution near the map (caption/credits).
Who's behind this?
PaintMyMap is built by a single, map‑obsessed developer. If you need a custom version, new features, or a special map for your organization, please get in touch on Discord or Reddit:
- Reddit: https://reddit.com/r/PaintMyMap
- Discord: https://discord.gg/as2tJW7GWz
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Feedback and ideas are welcome. PaintMyMap is growing and your input helps shape the roadmap.