Turn Any Map Into a Video
Animate routes, fly the camera between locations, and highlight regions — then export 4K MP4 or GIF for YouTube, TikTok, and Reels. No motion design skills needed.
Free tier includes 3 projects and a 720p export — no credit card.
Everything you need to make a map video
Purpose-built for geographic storytelling, not generic keyframes.
Cinematic Camera Moves
Fly between locations, orbit a city, or push in on a region. Camera paths are map-native, so you never rig a 3D scene by hand.
Layered Map Scenes
Stack routes, markers, region highlights, text, and images on a timeline. Every layer animates independently.
60+ Map Styles
Switch between satellite, dark, minimal, terrain, and stylised basemaps to match the tone of your video.
Built for Social
Export landscape, square, or vertical framing for YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, and LinkedIn.
Minutes, Not Hours
Skip the After Effects timeline. Pick locations, choose a motion preset, and render — most videos take under ten minutes.
4K MP4 or GIF
Render up to 4K at 60fps on Pro, or grab a lightweight GIF for docs, decks, and chat.
How to make a map video
Four steps from blank map to finished export.
Pick your locations
Search any city, country, or coordinate. Add as many stops as your story needs.
Choose the motion
Animate a route between points, highlight a region, or fly the camera across the map.
Style and label it
Set the basemap, add titles, markers, and images, and time each element on the storyboard.
Export your video
Render an MP4 or GIF in the framing your platform needs, then post it straight away.
What people make
Frequently asked questions
What is a map video maker?
A map video maker turns a static map into a moving one — animating routes, camera movement, labels, and region highlights, then exporting the result as a video file. Mapimator does this in the browser, so there is nothing to install and no motion design experience required.
Can I make a map video for free?
Yes. The free tier includes 3 projects and one 720p export per month with a Mapimator watermark. Pro is $12/month and unlocks 4K exports at 60fps, unlimited projects, and watermark-free video.
What video formats can I export?
MP4 for video platforms and GIF for docs, chat, and embeds. You can render in landscape, square, or vertical framing to suit YouTube, TikTok, Instagram Reels, or a presentation slide.
Do I need After Effects or motion design skills?
No. Traditional motion tools need manual camera rigs, 3D layers, and plugin pipelines to move a map convincingly. Mapimator gives you map-native camera presets and a storyboard, so the geographic work is already handled.
Can I add my own music or voiceover?
Mapimator renders the visual map video. Add music or voiceover in any video editor afterwards — the exported MP4 drops straight into CapCut, Premiere, Final Cut, or DaVinci Resolve.
Make your first map video today
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