About Us
We built our map maker to make creating custom maps simple, fast, and accessible for everyone. Whether you’re designing a world map, country map, or state map, our tools let you customize colors, labels, and formats with ease. We focus on clarity, performance, and flexibility so educators, creators, businesses, and hobbyists can turn geographic data into clear, shareable visuals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tool free to use?
Yes! Our map maker is completely free to use. You can create, customize, and download maps without any cost. We believe geographic visualization tools should be accessible to everyone.
Do I need to provide attribution?
Yes, attribution is required. Our maps are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (CC BY-SA 4.0). This means you must give appropriate credit to MapMaker.io when using our maps, and if you modify or build upon our maps, you must distribute your contributions under the same license.
How do I attribute MapMaker.io?
When using our maps, please include a credit such as "Map created with MapMaker.io" or "Generated with MapMaker.io" along with a link to our website when possible. For digital use, a hyperlink is preferred. For print, a text credit is sufficient.
Can I use the maps for commercial purposes?
Yes, you can use our maps for commercial purposes under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. This includes using them in presentations, reports, websites, educational materials, and more. Just remember to provide proper attribution.
What formats can I download my maps in?
You can download your customized maps in multiple formats including PNG and SVG. SVG format is ideal for print and scaling, while PNG works great for web and presentations.
Can I modify the maps I create?
Absolutely! You're free to customize colors, labels, and styles within our tool. You can also further edit the downloaded files in other software. Under CC BY-SA, any derivatives you create must also be shared under the same license if distributed.