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🗺️ Maps for developers: Visual tools, global data, SDK & APIs for web, mobile, and enterprise applications.

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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 21h
Integrate precise Z-coordinates, generate route profiles, and bring topographic realism to your maps: maptiler.link/4rVOSWE
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 21h
Distance alone can’t tell people if a route is a gentle stroll or a steep climb. The MapTiler Elevation API lets you query global altitude data in milliseconds so your users get accurate trail profiles before they head out. Find out more - link in thread. #Hiking #OutdoorApps #Cartography #3DMaps
Map screenshot showing a planned truck route from Zurich to Dübendorf, Switzerland with blue route highlighted around hills, location pins for each stop, and a left panel displaying travel mode buttons, stops, ETAs and distance options.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Learn more about GeoSplats: buff.ly/wXt9Dnc
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Monitoring job sites in 3D usually means clunky software and heavy point clouds. We captured a construction site in Brno with MapTiler #GeoSplats to show how teams can stream photorealistic site progress in a browser without lag. Link in first reply ⤵️ #ConstructionTech #AEC #GIS #WebGPU
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Mobile dev teams spend too much sprint capacity managing map setup. We built native Swift & Kotlin SDKs to save you time! It’s pre-wired to MapTiler Cloud, so your API key, styles, and search work out of the box. Why we built our own mobile SDK: buff.ly/nvFgKSZ #MobileMapping #MobileDev
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Contour lines are key to understanding the complexity of the three-dimensional world on a 2D map. In our latest post, we cover the fundamentals of reading contour lines & how modern vector tile tools bring terrain to life: buff.ly/3ViY3wM #GIS #Cartography #Topography #VectorTiles #3DMaps #WebMaps
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The Map Room @maproomblog.com · 25/09/2026
Commentary on map projections continues in the wake of the UN resolution about replacing the Mercator projection with Equal Earth. There were two pieces in the Guardian last week. This one is less about projections… More
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The United Nations, Mercator and Equal Earth: Another Follow-Up
Commentary on map projections continues in the wake of the UN resolution about replacing the Mercator projection with Equal Earth. There were two pieces in the Guardian last week. This one is less about projections… More
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Learn how to create your own GeoSplat for free here: buff.ly/1WSzCj5
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Replace 2D map markers with immersive, high-detail previews of iconic destinations. We captured the Colosseum using #GeoSplats to show how travel & tourism apps can stream photorealistic 3D landmarks directly on real map coordinates. Create your own GeoSplat. Link in thread ⤵️
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Full blogpost: buff.ly/xKU2mrB
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ever loaded map coordinates that ended up in the middle of the ocean? Flipped axes, wrong units, and missing projections break web maps fast. Here is how flat X & Y coordinates actually work in digital mapping. Blog link in the first reply.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
More about X & Y coordinates: buff.ly/xKU2mrB
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Understanding X & Y Coordinates in GIS & Web Mapping
Learn how X and Y coordinates work in digital mapping, how they differ from latitude/longitude, and how to transform planar coordinates using MapTiler API.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ever loaded map coordinates that ended up in the middle of the ocean? Flipped axes, wrong units, and missing projections break web maps fast. Here is how flat X & Y coordinates actually work in digital mapping. Blog link in the first reply Blogpost link in the first comment.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Full update: buff.ly/cgrK9wj
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Engaging customers is a great way to boost your real estate marketing & drive sales. Adding #GeoSplats to your website lets buyers explore properties & their surroundings. Check out the latest developments & what is coming next in the news. Link in the 1st reply #proptech
Aerial view of a leafy suburban neighborhood with speech-bubble price callouts marking estimated home values—$540k, $250k, and $150k—illustrating property valuations across the area.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Latest release: buff.ly/mOVq5AF
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Searching for a destination in an app only to get a list of duplicate results? That’s raw #geocoding data. Our latest release filters out that noise automatically for cleaner results and a smoother checkout experience. Full update in the first comment. #spatialdata #locationservices
Vector map interface showing blue location pins across the northeastern United States, overlayed with a search bar and a dropdown menu displaying address lookup results for 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
How-to documentation: buff.ly/70PnAbt
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Giving guests a realistic feel for a property removes any doubts that may keep them from booking. We captured the Biltmore Hotel using #GeoSplats to show how photorealistic 3D models on a map make your property stand out. Try it for free. Link in thread. #TourismTech #Hospitality #RealEstate
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you at INTERGEO? Want to know about the latest 3D map visualization tech, #GeoSplats? Need a georeferencing solution, either offline or in the cloud? Catch up with Jaroslav Polacek; he's at the conference for all three days. #INTERGEO2026 #GIS #3D #GeoSplats #Georeferencing
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
More details on the latest update: buff.ly/0IrQZKE
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MapTiler Land v4: High-Precision Alignment for Land and Water Boundaries
Upgrade to new MapTiler land geometry layer for a perfect alignment with Planet v4.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Exciting update for everyone creating custom map experiences 🌊 With the latest Land v4 release, we've pushed boundary precision and layer alignment even further for cleaner, clutter-free data overlays. Full update in the first reply.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
3/3 And a huge thank you to Bojan Šavrič, Bernhard Jenny, and Tom Patterson for creating the projection, and to the tireless efforts of people and organizations like Correct the Map for getting it adopted.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
2/3 We’re excited to bring Equal Earth functionality to #OpenSource webmaps. That’s why we applied to the NLnet Foundation for support in adding this functionality to MapLibre GL JS. Thanks to Pavel Janecka for his great effort with the development so far!
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
1/3 #EqualEarth for web maps! The @UN is adopting the Equal Earth map to reflect Africa’s true size. MapTiler is developing a quick, easy way to switch your #webmaps to Equal Earth. Try the demo: buff.ly/amXJGTk
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Remember, our cartographer Petra Drdlova will speak at #EuroCarto today at 09:15 in the Library Hall. Her talk, Next Generation Vector Tiles Cartography, will highlight the latest developments in #WebMaps from MapTiler, including our work on the #EqualArea projection and #3D GeoSplats.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Want to build a weather map? Get inspired: buff.ly/s8F1lbx
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National Center of Meteorology UAE
Weather forecast animations for united arabic emirates
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
When real-time weather tracking requires accurate, ultra-fast background maps, the UAE’s National Center of Meteorology (NCM) trusts MapTiler 🛰️🌦️ Discover how NCM powers weather visualizations and mobile mapping across the Emirates. Link in thread 👉
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
New blog on hiking trail apps: maptiler.link/46KKW0Z
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Top 10 Map Features of a Great Hiking Trail App
Build an outstanding hiking trail application with trails near you and essential map features tailored for outdoor enthusiasts.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Building a great outdoor app starts with a map created specifically for the wild 🏔️ Find out what the most important features of a true outdoor base map are, together with SAC trail difficulty ratings, alpine shelters, or off-limit nature zones. Blog link in thread 👇
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
This week, our cartographer Petra Drdlová will speak at #EuroCarto about how we are pushing the boundaries of web cartography! Catch her talk on Friday, 11 September, at 9:15 AM in the Library Hall. She’ll talk about our newest projects and the lessons we learned along the way. See you there!
MapTiler Landscape map of EuropeMaps in Equal Earth projection from MapTilerNext Generation Vector Tiles Cartography! The title slide from our presentation at Euro Carto 2026
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Build your own GeoSplat: maptiler.link/46DdNEj
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GeoSplats | Guides | MapTiler
Technical introduction to {% include _includes/glossary/geosplats.html %} for capturing photorealistic 3D scenes.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Build photorealistic 3D maps without heavy WebGL meshes ⚡️ Our #GeoSplats use WebGPU & adaptive LOD to stream millions of Gaussian splats at 60fps directly on 3D terrain. How-to doc in thread.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Find out about our Japan map on the blog: maptiler.link/4iGApeo
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A New Map of Japan
We have a new, clean, modern map of Japan that uses its specific cartographic conventions. Built with a unique blend of official GSI data and MapTiler’s premium Planet-V4 mapping dataset.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Japan has never looked this good on a #webmap before! Join our cartographer Nicolas Bozon at #FOSS4G Hiroshima 2026 for his talk on turning Japan’s open data into a modern web map. Starting in 30 minutes, Room 1, 17:00! Not at the conference? Read the blog; link in the 1st reply. #FOSS4GHIROSHIMA
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
More MapTiler Streets v4 features: maptiler.link/4i4Qla5
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
#MapTiler Streets v4 is packed with ground-level details like traffic signals, subway entrances, and airport terminals so your users never lose their way. Explore the rest of the features in the link below. 👇
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Read our blog about Japanese maps here: www.maptiler.com/news/2026/05...
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
At #FOSS4G2026 #Hiroshima next week? Check out our new map of #Japan, which our lead cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, is talking about on Wednesday, September 2, at 17:00. Link to our Japan map in the first comment 👇️ #foss4g #FOSS4GHiroshima #OpenSourceGIS #maps
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Start georeferencing here: maptiler.link/4wWOecS
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Text stretched into unreadable squiggles on floor plans or infographics? Unwanted image distortion? Not anymore! @maptiler’s online visual georeferencer lets you choose the map transformation method that best suits your maps. Get better maps quicker with MapTiler 👇
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Here are the top 5 features you need in your hiking app: maptiler.link/3SBzuBr
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
The best hiking apps bridge the gap between planning at home and navigating in real life. That’s why we’ve published 5 essential map features, from 3D terrain to offline navigation, that turn your app into an indispensable backcountry guide. Blog link in the first reply!
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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How to Georeference an Image Online: Advanced Transformations and GCP Lists
Learn how to georeference an image online. Improve map precision with MapTiler's new custom transformations, centralized GCP lists, and 30-day re-georeferencing tools.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Our visual georeferencer just got 3 major upgrades 🎉 1. Re-georeference: Edit the maps you’ve already georeferenced for 30 days 2. Map Transformations: Non-distorting styles & fast 2-point alignment 3. GCP Sidebar: View, edit, and jump to control points with a single click Find out more 👇
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Demystifying Postcodes and ZIP Codes blog: maptiler.link/4wcZ39L
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Postal code nuances frequently cause data errors and #geocoding failures when building checkout flows, delivery zones, or spatial analytics across borders. Our latest post explores how global postcodes work under the hood and how to structure spatial data for seamless geocoding. Link in thread 👇
Interactive map displaying US 2-digit ZIP code regional boundaries and data overlays
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
This update also includes high-res imagery for Luxembourg, Prague and Slovenia: maptiler.link/4w634g4
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
New aerial photography of Florida is here 🐊 We’ve refreshed the Sunshine State with crisp 2025 imagery at 30 cm/px, bringing crystal-clear detail to coastlines, suburban areas, and key infrastructure. Explore the rest of the latest update in the first reply.
High-resolution aerial satellite view of Fort Jefferson in Florida surrounded by clear turquoise ocean water.
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MapTiler @maptiler.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Managing your icon sets: maptiler.link/4wtAdmX
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Managing your icon sets | Guides | Map design | MapTiler
How to use and manage entire map icon sets.
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