Create maps directly in Adobe

Generate, edit, and animate maps inside your favorite tools.

Mapcreator’s Adobe integrations let you design and animate maps directly within Illustrator and After Effects. Generate new maps or import layered vector exports — all fully editable, neatly organized, and ready for production.

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Adobe After Effects Extension

Generate & animate maps without leaving After Effects

Create professional map animations directly in After Effects. Each map includes ready-made animation templates, like fade-ins and typewriter effects, which our team can tailor to your brand or broadcast style. Enjoy faster workflows, consistent visuals, and real-time editing — all powered by Mapcreator’s high-quality vector maps. Customize them to match your style and produce broadcast-ready visuals in minutes.

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Adobe Illustrator Extension

Generate and edit true vector maps directly in Illustrator.

Create layered maps right inside Adobe Illustrator with the Mapcreator extension. Define your area, choose a style, and generate a fully editable vector map directly on your artboard without switching tools. Each element is neatly organized in layers for effortless post-editing, giving designers full creative control while keeping every detail accurate.

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Mapcreator’s Adobe Illustrator Scripts

Automate your post-editing workflow.

Our Illustrator scripts make editing effortless. They fix common issues automatically, helping you work faster and keep your files organized for print or animation.
Available scripts:


  • Text on Path: reconnects road or water names into editable text paths.
  • Groups to Layers: converts grouped elements into separate layers.
  • Replace Fonts: replaces incorrectly mapped fonts in one click.
  • RGB to CMYK: converts digital color values for print-ready results.

Download them for free on GitHub or visit our Knowledge Base for setup instructions.

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Combine Mapcreator and Adobe

Create in Mapcreator, refine in Adobe.

Prefer creating your map in Mapcreator? No problem. Once your design is ready, bring it into Adobe for the finishing touch. Export fully layered vector files for Illustrator to refine every detail, or choose animation exports with null tracking data for After Effects to link icons and layers automatically. This streamlined workflow combines Mapcreator’s precision with Adobe’s creative flexibility, giving you complete control from data to design.

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Frequently asked questions

Find quick, clear answers to the most common questions about our map-making tool—covering features, customization, exports, and more.

What Adobe applications does this Extension support?

Our Extension currently supports Adobe Illustrator and After Effects.

Do I need an internet connection to use the Extension?

Yes, you will need an internet connection for downloading and activating the Extension. Also, once you’re loading the Extension, you’ll need internet to render the maps.

How do I define my map area?

The width and height of your map project are defined by the size of the Extension window itself.

How do I confirm my account?

After you sign up for our online mapping tool on Mapcreator.io, you will receive an email with a link to confirm your account. If you did not receive it, please check your email provider’s spam folder.

“One of our graphics teams used to dedicate one day of the week just to create maps. They now deal with map requests on the fly and are getting a consistent style across all their work.”

Danny Wilkins

Head of Technology for The Times, Sunday Times and Sun newsrooms

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