SVG rendering as a plugin
You already have your own mapping apps that are powered by Mapbox or Maplibre, but you miss the final puzzle piece to turn your cartographic art into editable vector files?
With Mapcreator’s SVG renderer plugin, you can convert these into sharp vectors and have full control over where and how you present your maps.
But, why SVGs?
The name says it all; SVGs are scalable vector graphics, the ideal file type for digital content as they are resolution-independent, allowing them to scale smoothly without losing quality.
Unlike pixel-based PNGs or other rasters which lose clarity when scaled, SVGs are defined by mathematic shapes and colors, maintaining sharpness and detail at any size. Time to ditch pixelated images and clunky interactive maps. Start using Mapcreator’s sharp SVGs instead.
Ready for publication
Sometimes less is more. Interactive maps or videos sure work well on some web content, but more often than not, simple static content is all you need to help your audience understand your story. With Mapcreator’s SVG package, you can rely on the perfect file size getting rendered for your various channels.
Using our lightweight embed code, your maps dynamically adjust to any screen size, ensuring optimal quality for all devices. Enabled by the native HTML picture tag, maps load quickly without the use of external scripts.
Effortless post-editing
Even though your maps might be publish-ready, sometimes a touch of post-edit-magic is needed to make your content truly stand out. Mapcreator’s SVGs are fully editable, allowing customization in tools like Adobe Illustrator for those final touches. Each layer is uniquely editable, turning your post-edits into a few minutes of work only.
Mapcreator also offers Illustrator scripts which automize some of those steps, such as turning your RGB colors into CMYK colorspace, or fixing the single characters of street names into one editable path.
Map creation directly in Adobe
No other tool out there lets you create high-quality vector maps directly in Adobe Illustrator. Sure you can create and annotate your maps in Mapcreator, and download the SVG to import it in AI. But as most of your editing work might happen inside AI, why not create your vector map directly there?
Reach out to us if you’d like to get your hands on this timesaving new AI Extension as well.
Ready to get started?
Talk with our experts to learn more about Mapcreator’s powerful SVG rendering plugin. With its high scalability, responsive design, and ease of editing, SVGs deliver the perfect balance of quality and efficiency.
Whether for web or print, Mapcreator empowers you to create professional vector files which retain clarity at any size and ensure seamless integration across all of your platforms. With our SVGs renderer integrated in your tools, let us help you getting your digital map content to stand out.
Frequently asked questions
Can I try Mapcreator for free?
Seeing is believing. We offer you 14 days of free access to our online mapping tool so that you can get to know the basic mapping functionalities you can expect. Register here to get started! Want to try out Mapcreator to its full extent? Contact us and take advantage of a free ‘guided demo’ where we’ll show you the full potential and features of Mapcreator mapping software.
Do I need technical/graphical knowledge to create maps?
Mapcreator has a user-friendly interface that does not require in-depth technical and graphical skills. To make sure that you get the most out of the mapping tool, we offer full training with all our subscriptions.
Can I make maps both for print and online publishing?
The mapping tool offers the possibility to export different file formats that can be used for both print and digital publications, including interactive elements. You can create a map and export/download it as various output types. The download options we support at the moment are: .PNG, .SVG, .PDF (CMYK), EPS and WEB. WEB means you’ll get a link to the (interactive) map as well as an iframe.
How do I customize my maps with Mapcreator?
Mapcreator comes with a wide range of carefully designed default map styles, fonts, and features. In addition to the standard style elements that come with Mapcreator, map colors, features, and fonts can easily be customized for you. Do you want us to custom build your own complete map design? Please contact us, and we’ll discuss your specific needs.
