New! Render Globe Maps as Vector Files

We don’t like world maps.

There, we said it. Most world maps you come across are distorted. When you flatten a 3D planet onto a 2D surface, you always end up making compromises. That’s why we love globes! They let you see the world just as it really is. Mapcreator now supports globe rendering in vector files — yes, true vectors, not an embedded image. Your map visualizations can now be displayed on a 3D globe surface while staying crisp, editable, and infinitely scalable. It’s the best of both worlds: 3D realism meets vector precision.

Why this is a really big deal

No more flattening the world. Now you can export globe map SVG or PDF and maintain full editability, ideal for showcasing global data with accuracy, clarity, and control.

This is something no other tool does natively, and our users have been asking for it loud and clear. Well…Voilà! And the best part? You’re not limited to generic views. Want to zoom in on Greenland and show how it’s actually not the same size as Africa? Want to make a stunning Antarctica-focused visualization? You can — and it looks better than ever.

Globe map vector: Let’s get started

Here’s how to bring the world into your vector file:

1. Enable Globe View:
   Go to your project settings and toggle on the globe option.
   
2. Zoom Out to Level 5 or lower:
   The globe view becomes visible when you are zoomed out far enough, specifically at level 5 or lower.
   
3. Edit your project like normal:
   Try different map styles to see how colors and labels change in the globe context. You can still add lines, labels, icons, and other annotations as usual.
   
4. Export as a globe map vector:
   And that’s it! Once you’re finished, export your map. The result is a fully vectorized SVG or PDF file, ready for use in software such as Adobe Illustrator.

Pro tip: Want to show more detail on the globe, but find that zooming in brings the map too close? The map detail drop-down in the project settings menu allows you to increase (or decrease) the detail level without changing your zoom.

Every ”corner” of the Earth, now available as a clean, scalable vector. You asked. We delivered. 

SVG or PDF globe exports maintain true vector fidelity — meaning no pixelation, ever. Every element stays editable, so you can tweak, restyle, or scale up for large-format designs.

This update is useful for anyone working with world-scale data or visualizations that benefit from a spherical rather than flat perspective.

Whether you’re a designer, journalist, broadcaster, or just someone who loves beautiful maps, this feature brings a whole new dimension (literally!) to your work.