Make your maps move

Bring your stories to life.

Turn your static maps into captivating map animations in just a few clicks. Mapcreator gives you all the tools you need to transform ideas into motion without any post-production.

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Fine-tune every detail

Precision and creative control.

Animate icons, paths, circles, and areas with full control over color, timing, and effects. Hide or reveal map labels between transitions, tilt the camera, and add glow effects for a cinematic look. Enable 3D terrain to add depth and realism, or customize styles and elements to match your visual identity. The draggable timeline and real-time preview make refining every movement simple and precise.

Screenshot of a 3D terrain map showing mountains and a lake, displayed inside a map animation editor with timeline controls and animation settings panels.

Everything you need in one platform

No post-production needed.

Everything from map creation to animation happens in one place. Design, style, and animate directly inside Mapcreator without switching software. Add annotations, motions and, transitions, then export instantly for web, social, or broadcast. No external editing required.

Map of Scandinavia showing a highlighted route through Sweden and Finland, with animation keyframe controls and settings visible in the interface.
Smarter animation tools
Auto-keyframe generation
Draw or import a route, select it, and click Auto-generate keyframes. Mapcreator automatically creates keyframes along your route, adjusting zoom, tilt, and rotation as needed. Edit durations, fine-tune movement, or bulk-adjust transitions — the camera does the rest.
Multi-select editing
Select, move, or delete multiple keyframes at once using familiar shortcuts. Adjust entire sequences in seconds without disrupting your animation flow.
Export freedom
Render your animation as MOV, MP4, or export as an image sequence for total control in your preferred video encoder.

Made for broadcasters and creators

Seamless live integration.

Mapcreator animations are broadcast-ready and OGraf-compatible, giving you real-time control during live shows. Choose transitions, camera angles, and motion paths that match your production style. Export in HD or 4K to ensure your maps look flawless on any screen. Keep your visuals consistent and your audience engaged with clean, brand-ready designs made for on-air use.

Animate directly in Adobe After Effects

Cut corners, not quality.

The Mapcreator After Effects extension lets you design and animate maps without leaving your workspace. Generate layers, labels, and motion templates directly inside AE. Importing a project from Mapcreator into After Effects? Icons with tracking data automatically link to their null layers, making post-editing fast and accurate.

Customize effects, maintain brand consistency, and skip the tedious import steps. It also supports alpha-channel rendering, so your exported PNG sequence includes full transparency for seamless compositing.

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Flat-design map of Southeast Asia and Australia with country labels, shown alongside a video animation timeline in After Effects.

Animate routes & lines

Smooth motion made simple.

Bring journeys to life by animating lines and routes that guide viewers from start to finish. With auto-keyframe generation, the camera follows the path automatically, adjusting movement and timing for a natural flow. Choose between a static or progressive line style and even attach an icon to travel along the route for clear, dynamic storytelling.

Frequently asked questions

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

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?

The customization included in the service are the following: either you send us your own custom icons and route line options (color/transparency) or you pick our standard map settings and icons. However, full customization of your map is possible as well as having a complete map style range based on your own brand identity with extra costs.

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.

“KSHB uses this almost daily. It is simple and powerful at the same time. The templates you’ve created look clean on broadcast and digital. I’ve been with Scripps for 10 years and this is the best map creation program I’ve seen.”

Matt Howard

Lead Producer at KSHB-TV

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