Maps that make the deadline

The perfect mapping tool for newsrooms

Mapcreator is an easy-to-use online map tool built on decades of cartographic experience and focused on maps. Create accurate, on-brand newsroom maps in minutes — no GIS or graphic design degree required.

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Location: It matters

From local coverage to global headlines — maps make stories hit home.

Built by people who understand maps, Mapcreator delivers ultra-precise, street-level detail and global views with powerful customization, so reporters, editors, and producers can create beautiful, consistent visuals without slowing the newsroom down.

Map of Haiti highlighting major cities and regions, with an inset zoom showing Port-au-Prince, including the national palace, seaport terminal, and Toussaint Louverture International Airport.

Publish anywhere, anytime

Mapcreator adapts to your publishing workflow.

Save and export your maps in the format you need, whether it’s Illustrator-optimized vector formats, video, or web embed code. Share your cross-platform maps for news within a secure team environment for streamlined map project management allowing time-sensitive updates.

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Map interface showing a grayscale map of Europe with options to export as a static image, interactive map, or video, and a “Share your project” dialog displaying a copied shareable link.

Turn data into stories

Turn raw data into clear, publish-ready visuals in seconds.

Got a data file with multiple locations? Just drag, drop, and map. Pull in Mapcreator’s live data for breaking stories like earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires, or integrate your newsroom’s own feeds for one-click visualizations. Your story moves fast. So should your maps.

Map of central and western Sudan showing towns and regions with dense red dots indicating reported conflict incidents, shaded areas representing zones of control, and green lines marking major routes or boundaries.

Dynamic election coverage

Live results. Real-time updates. Exclusive visuals.

Connect to reliable data sources or integrate your own feeds to generate constantly updating maps across desktop, mobile, and broadcast.
Work with our team to design exclusive, on-brand election maps that help your newsroom stand out — and stay ahead.

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BBC News graphic displaying the 2024 US presidential election results, with a map of the United States colored by state to show Republican and Democratic outcomes, and a results banner indicating Donald Trump’s victory.

Annotate your maps, your way

Bring your brand to the map.

Start with a custom basemap tailored to your newsroom’s visual identity.
Then add your storytelling layers: markers, labels, routes, polygons, videos, images; even interactive highlights. Everything you need to make your maps as informative (and good-looking) as your headlines. That’s what makes Mapcreator the perfect mapping tool for newsrooms.

Map of the Arctic region showing the Arctic Circle encircling parts of the USA, Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia, labeled in Scandinavian languages.

Ready for broadcast

Mapcreator makes your stories move.

From breaking news to live presentations, with Mapcreator you can deliver broadcast-ready visuals in minutes. Seamlessly create static, interactive, or motion graphics that integrate with your broadcast systems and look great on every screen.

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Television news studio with two presenters standing beside a large map of Ukraine, showing territorial control and contested areas in different colors, with Russia marked to the east

Frequently asked questions

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

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.

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 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.

Can I get a custom map style with the service?

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.

“With only two graphic artists on staff and an increasing demand for street-level maps in our news coverage, we needed to find an intuitive map solution that producers could use themselves.”

Kim Colombero

Art Director at Action News Jacksonville

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