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Mapcreator Bi-yearly Update

Welcome to the bi-yearly update of Mapcreator – your mapping software company! We’re excited to share with you the latest developments in our technology and the progress we’ve made over the past six months. As we continue to innovate and refine our software, we’re proud to provide our users with the most comprehensive and accurate […]

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Live data layer: A game-changer for newsrooms during wildfires seasons

As wildfire seasons continue to bring both devastation and uncertainty, you must remain proactive in providing the most accurate and up-to-date information. Thanks to the latest wildfires’ information from the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in the USA and from the Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) in Canada, you can play a pivotal role in providing […]

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Unlock the power of POI Data Layers and Interactive Legends

Mapcreator mapping tool for business success In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s more important than ever to stay ahead of the competition. One way to do that is by using the latest technology to create customized maps that help your business thrive. POI data layers and interactive legends are essential tools for any business looking […]

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Why Static Maps shouldn’t be forgotten!

With interactivity and animations, you would almost forget the value of static maps. But static maps have been around for centuries and have proven to be a reliable tool for data visualizations, storytelling and simplifying complex geographical information! So despite the advancements in animated, and interactive mapping technologies, static maps continue to play an important […]

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The Giro d’Italia 2023 ready-to-use maps

The Giro d’Italia 2023 is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning your coverage of the race. Whether you’re a cycling enthusiast, broadcaster, sports journalist, news agency or a blogger, having access to accurate and up-to-date information about the race is essential. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce our ready-to-use and customizable […]

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Everything you should know about Vector Files for Mapping!

You might be familiar with JPEG and PNG, but what about Vector files? When it comes to creating static maps, there are several file formats to choose from. While all formats can be used for maps, some consider Vector Files to be the best option for a number of reasons. In this blog, we will […]

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The 3 primary types of geographic data formats

Wondering what a geographic data format like KML is, or what the differences are between a GEOJSON file and a GPX file? Well, you’ve come to the perfect place.  After reading this article, you will know the different types of geographic data formats (also called GIS file formats) you can use to import your data […]

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Make an impact with your Mapstyle!

From interactive WEB, static or animated – every project starts with the right mapstyle. In this blogpost we want to guide you through a few of the many mapstyles available in the Mapcreator tool, depending on your projects’ needs. Whether you are looking to add data layers, broadcast your project, have a satellite map or […]

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It’s the little things

In cartography it’s the little things that matter. A map has many functions and it’s easy to forget one. If you do, a map can become useless or even lead its reader to the wrong conclusions. That’s why, formerly, only cartographers who have studied the art and science of graphically representing a geographical area, were the ones […]

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Animated routes on your video mapping projects

Are you looking for an easy and quick way to enhance your animated maps? With animated lines or routes in your maps, we’ve got you covered! Whether you want clients to have a digital walk-through around your properties, visualize a flight line between travel locations or make your news article come to life, animated lines […]

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Customizable Animated Maps for Any Purposes

Did you know that your viewers retain 95% of the information conveyed by a video? To help you take it to the next level, Mapcreator is proud to introduce its latest feature : Animated maps. What is an animated map? Mapcreator – your easy to use online mapping tool now allows you to turn static […]

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How To Create an Interactive Map | No Other Guide Needed

If you are impressed with advanced interactive maps but think that’s not something you can do on your own… hold on! You CAN create interactive maps right now, with no coding skills, no previous experience, and no help from professionals. Interactive maps are one of the most popular ways of representing data visually. And that’s […]

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Visualize your story with satellite imagery from HERE Technologies

Mapcreator provides a full global base map to our subscribers. Visualize and create maps anywhere in the world with high resolution photorealistic quality. Satellite imagery Mapcreator uses global satellite and aerial imagery provided by HERE Technologies. HERE provides Mapcreator some of the sharpest and up-to-date imagery through a strategic partnership with Maxar. The imagery is […]

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Making maps of the war in Ukraine

On February 24th the Russian-Ukrainian war began. A horrific conflict. The war changed journalism from that day on. Journalists are on high alert to cover all news about the war. In the journalism landscape, the making of maps became more important, because how many people know where Ukraine lies? And what major cities are being […]

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