Tutorial: Create Custom Maps Online

Learn how to create beautiful custom maps online with PaintMyMap. This step‑by‑step guide walks you from loading a map to painting, labeling, and exporting a polished image or PDF.

For practical examples of how to use PaintMyMap in action, check out our examples page.

Quick demo: Paint a few regions, tweak the legend, and export.

Dive into details

1. Loading & Editing Maps →

• Choose from built-in world, continent, and country maps
• Upload your own GeoJSON, TopoJSON, Shapefiles, KML, or CSV data
• Edit map if needed
• Select map projections and themes

2. Painting & Customization →

• Paint regions with colors and patterns
• Create and manage legends
• Add labels, titles, and overlays
• Use brushes and painting tools
• Customize backgrounds and styling

3. Export & Share →

• Export as PNG, JPG, or PDF