<p>&nbsp;</p><p>MapTiler Engine 13.3 has been released! This latest version brings great new features that help you to open and process your data faster, and merge two or more tilesets together.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>Key benefits</h3><ul><li>Merging tilesets</li><li>Improved performance for all input data formats</li><li>Enhanced MapTiler Engine Pro Trial version</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER ENGINE</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Merging tilesets to update huge datasets</h2><p>MapTiler Engine now lets users merge multiple tilesets into a single file. This makes updating large tilesets with new data, such as drone imagery, efficient since there's no need to reprocess the entire dataset. The process is purely visual - users can reorder tilesets in the map window and preview the output before merging. Currently, MapTiler Engine supports merging tilesets in the MBTiles format.</p><p>Compared to the features available in the older version of our software, MapTiler Engine 13.3 offers four main improvements: merging more than two files at once, visual management of tilesets, setting layer order visually, and naming the output file.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947450717"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947450717?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020807397-Merge-tilesets-MBTiles">Read more</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Improved performance for all input data formats</h2><p>Our mission to provide the fastest map tiling tool has reached another milestone. Reading both raster and vector data in formats like TIFF, PNG, JPEG, JP2, PDF, ECW, DGN, DXF, GeoJSON, and SHP is now significantly faster.</p><p>Additionally, you can seamlessly switch between operating systems, as all these formats are supported on Windows, Mac, and Linux.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947465727"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947465727?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;"><i>Blazing-fast opening of multiple TIFF files</i></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020738337-Supported-formats">Supported formats</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Enhanced MapTiler Engine Pro Trial version</h2><p>Test the full power of MapTiler Engine with our free 14-day Pro Trial that is available to all users. It will give you access to all Pro features. Activation is now easier and provides full visibility of the remaining trial days without requiring credit card details. Upgrading to a paid plan during the trial comes with a special offer.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947472499"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/947472499?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/10524602736273-How-to-activate-Trial-period-in-MapTiler-Engine">Read more</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Download MapTiler Engine now!</h2><p>MapTiler Engine sets standards for map tiling software by integrating features that enable quick, convenient, and efficient creation of high-quality map tiles of any size for your projects. Prepare your data for publishing on the web with ease using MapTiler Engine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png" alt="2024-05-28-maptiler-engine-13-3-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_05_28_maptiler_engine_13_3_4_d32669bc95.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER ENGINE</a><br>&nbsp;</p>

MapTiler Engine 13.3 has been released! This latest version brings great new features that help you to open and process your data faster, and merge two or more tilesets together.

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<p>OpenMapTiles 3.15, the open-source vector tiles map-generation tool, is out now. Here are the highlights:</p><ul><li>Significant enhancements to the road network</li><li>Improved rendering of water features</li><li>Integration of Aboriginal lands</li><li>Extra functionality for adding the most requested data and improving cartography</li></ul><h2>Improved road network and other new map features</h2><h3>Compact road network</h3><p>The most visible improvement is the enhancement of highway networks. Previously, certain sections of highways were not visible on the map, such as remote rural parts of Canada. With the latest update, the entire Trans-Canada highway is now visible as early as zoom level 4, significantly improving the map's comprehensiveness and accuracy in these regions. Roads on higher zoom levels were improved in general, e.g., bridges are now rendered as part of the highways, until they are visible as actual bridges on the map.</p><p>Additional enhancements have been made, particularly in the UK and Ireland, where primary and secondary networks have been refined. These improvements enable the tagging of roads with shields.</p><p>The ability to create a unified network from routes that share a common network value but employ different shields is another significant improvement. <strong>Please note that this update constitutes a breaking change.</strong></p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png" alt="2024-04-29-openmaptiles-315-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_2_ddd19447c9.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><i>Kennedy Interchange on the </i><a href="https://zelonewolf.github.io/openstreetmap-americana/#map=15.28/38.258705/-85.736118" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><i>OpenStreetMap Americana</i></a><i> map style</i></p><h3>Improved water features</h3><p>A new class, “pond”, for minor water bodies like ponds, basins, and wastewater, has been introduced, allowing for some cartographic improvements. This new class means that it is possible to style big lakes differently and sooner on higher zoom levels than your local pond.</p><p>Also, traveling across big lakes and even seas is more visible thanks to the addition of long-distance ferry routes.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png" alt="2024-04-29-openmaptiles-315-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_3_fbcb7d8399.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><i>Ferry routes between Greek islands</i></p><h3>New “Lands inhabited by Indigenous peoples” and even more languages</h3><p>To promote awareness and recognition of indigenous communities, we have introduced “Aboriginal lands” into OpenMapTiles. These areas are technically mapped as boundary=aboriginal_lands in OpenStreetMap. I strongly encourage individuals to contribute to this initiative by mapping these areas. For additional information on how to map them, visit the <a href="https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Tag:boundary%3Daboriginal_lands" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">OSM wiki</a>.</p><p>With eight newly added languages, OpenMapTiles now supports 78 languages!</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/940818081"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/940818081?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;"><i>Another few hundred million people are able to read maps based on OpenMapTiles in their own language</i></p><p>For a full list of new features, read the <a href="https://github.com/openmaptiles/openmaptiles/releases/tag/v3.15" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">full changelog</a>.</p><h2>OpenMapTiles-based maps for web developers and for self-hosting</h2><p>Maps from the OpenMapTiles project are available for end-users for use as a map service via API or as a data package for self-hosting. Both services provide maps with weekly updates. &nbsp;</p><p>For web developers, we offer <a href="/cloud/">maps via API</a> as vector or raster tiles. You can use the <a href="/maps/openstreetmap/">OpenMapTiles style</a> or completely change the map design using the <a href="/cloud/customize/">Customize tool</a>. &nbsp;</p><p>For self-hosting, we provide <a href="/data/">map packages</a> with weekly updated data and a <a href="/server/">map server</a> for easy deployment.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png" alt="2024-04-29-openmaptiles-315-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_4_3d8e85a21b.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/openstreetmap/">USE OPENMAPTILES VIA API</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://data.maptiler.com/downloads/planet/">GET SELF-HOSTING DATA</a></p><h2>Improvements focused on cartography</h2><p>Many changes in version 3.15 were intended to improve cartography - e.g., displaying bigger lakes &amp; important universities on higher zoom levels, removal of house number duplicates, adding many values from the “office” key, charging stations, generalizations, road merging, etc. The style that benefits mostly from these changes is the default <a href="/news/2023/05/openmaptiles-3-14-new-openstreetmap-style-shows-all-the-features/">OSM OpenMapTiles Style introduced in OMT 3.14</a>,‍‍‍ but other styles benefit as well, including community-based ones like OSM Americana.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png" alt="2024-04-29-openmaptiles-315-5.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_04_29_openmaptiles_315_5_0fb084cf70.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"><i>Labels on big lakes show much sooner than on small ponds</i></p><p>A huge part of the work needs to be credited to the community. I would like to thank each and every person who helped OpenMapTiles in any way. A big thanks to the major committers Brian Sperlongano alias ZeLonewolf, Benedikt Brandtner, Andrea Mennillo, and Michał Gwóźdź. Thank you; your contribution makes the project thrive!</p><h2>Changes for the OpenStreetMap community</h2><p>Last year, we tried to get OpenMapTiles as one of the featured maps on the <a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">openstreetmap.org</a> homepage. After a discussion with the community via email and also in the <a href="https://github.com/openstreetmap/openstreetmap-website/pull/4042" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">pull request</a>, an issue was identified due to OMT using Wikidata translations. We removed these translations from OpenMapTiles 3.15 (Please note you can add it back during tile generation!), and we really hope to see OpenMapTiles on the <a href="https://www.openstreetmap.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">osm.org</a> homepage soon!</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

OpenMapTiles 3.15, the open-source vector tiles map-generation tool, is out now. It enhances the road network, improves water features, and better cartography.

Improved OpenStreetMap cartography in OpenMapTiles 3.15

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<p>Change <strong>colors, outlines, sizes, and much more</strong> with the new map icon experience in MapTiler Customize. We have also included <strong>over 200 new icons</strong> into the service, which you can customize and include in your map styles.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/editor">GET STARTED</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020805997-Map-icons-patterns-sprites">READ THE DOCS</a></p><p>Along with the improved style controls, we have completely overhauled how you upload your own icons, create sprites, style by zoom level, and improved the collision detection with labels.</p><p>All of this focus on better icons has also enabled us to update some of our preset mapping styles with Bright, Outdoor, Streets, Topo, and Winter maps, all getting a much broader range of icons with more colors and sharper outlines.</p><h2>Customizing icons for your web maps</h2><p>Icons are now as flexible as points and polygons, with easy-to-use controls to change their color, outline, and size. By default, an icon's color will match its label; however, switching them to be adjusted separately is simple.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/917925036"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/917925036?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>Icon styling can also be made zoom-dependent, with color, size, and even the icon itself changing as you zoom in and out on the map.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp" alt="Create different styles for your icons at different zoom levels" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_zoom_range_styling_7c3d3ee9a9.webp 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><h2>Free icon library for web maps</h2><p>To help you create great-looking maps from the start, we have included more than 200 icons to choose from. You can style them any way you want, and they will be interoperable between map styles, so you can create styles that can have light and dark versions, for example.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp" alt="Choose from over 200 symbols in our library" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_change_symbol_1b5fea09b4.webp 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p>Remember that the icon's layout is automatically adjusted so that the label text does not overlay them. This collision detection adjusts at every zoom level, so you always get the best amount of information on your map at one time.</p><h2>Uploading icons to use in JavaScript maps</h2><p>If you can’t find the perfect icon from the ones that come free with the service, you can upload your own! You can easily add icons as SVGs and then generate sprites directly in Customize. Sprites are the most efficient way of using icons on your maps, and the Customize tool will create them for you. The sprites are generated in SDF format, so they behave like vectors, not losing their sharpness as the size changes. &nbsp;You can also generate fully raster sprites too.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/917925076"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/917925076?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>Should any issues arise with the icons, there is an automatic fallback to a dot, so there will always be something on the map!</p><h2>New Icons on our pre-set map styles</h2><p>Thanks to all these improvements to the icon styling, we have been able to update some of our core styles. Our Bright, Outdoor, Streets, Topo, and Winter maps have all been upgraded with improved icons, especially when used in Dark or light modes. We have also worked on updating the categories in the PoI layer so you can navigate your way around the data more easily and make more effective customizations!</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp" alt="New icons for our map styles" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_new_style_icons_97767420fc.webp 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Customize your map icons using the latest version of MapTiler's Customize tool. Edit the icons color, size and other attributes or upload your own svgs or sprites to use on the map.

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<p>MapTiler Engine 13.2 is out! Get ready for exciting new features that make it much easier to interact with the MapTiler platform and communicate with our team.</p><h2>Key benefits</h2><ul><li>Tileset Upload to MapTiler Cloud via CLI 🚀</li><li>Free Online Hosting and Styling</li><li>Streamlined Support and Feedback</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER ENGINE</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Tileset Upload to MapTiler Cloud via CLI 🚀</h2><p>Automate the entire map processing and publishing process from command line interface with the new MapTiler Engine 13.2! This functionality enables you to seamlessly upload your tilesets to MapTiler Cloud from MapTiler Engine. It is now available in the Pro and Enterprise versions using both the command line (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI).</p><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png" alt="2024-02-27-maptiler-engine-13-2-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_02_27_maptiler_engine_13_2_3_18631148c6.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/engine/map-hosting/">Map upload documentation (CLI)</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Free Online Hosting and Styling</h2><p>It’s much easier to share maps online from MapTiler Engine to your MapTiler Cloud account. Now, you're provided with a guaranteed FREE slot for your data. This means you can upload one tileset to MapTiler Cloud, delete it, and upload a new one again. You can also style your uploaded map, share it with your audience, and create a custom map from your tileset and one of our high-resolution basemaps.</p><p>Opting to upgrade your MapTiler Cloud account offers hosting for more datasets, among other advantages like a higher limit for requests/sessions for map loads.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/916753496"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/916753496?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;"><br><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020951018-MapTiler-Cloud-map-hosting">How to upload maps from Engine app (GUI)</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020805937-How-to-host-your-own-geodata">Read how to host data on MapTiler Cloud</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><h2>Direct Line to Support and Product Feedback</h2><p>We’ve added quick access to technical support via the contact link within the application. Now, it’s much easier to get help from the support team if you encounter problems!</p><p>Improving the product is our priority, so we've simplified the way you can provide feedback. This option is visible in every MapTiler Engine window, allowing you to share your input anytime. Once your ideas for improvements are implemented, we will notify you.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/916757041"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/916757041?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Download MapTiler Engine now!</h2><p>MapTiler Engine sets standards for map tiling software by integrating features that enable quick, convenient, and efficient creation of high-quality map tiles for your projects. Prepare your data for publishing on the web with ease using MapTiler Engine.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER ENGINE</a><br>&nbsp;</p>

The new MapTiler Engine 13.2 makes it easy to upload tilesets to MapTiler Cloud via the command line, share maps online & style them on free hosting, and get in touch with our team.

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<p>MapTiler Server 4.5 is out, and you can now benefit from:</p><ul><li>Blending imagery from different datasets into one layer</li><li>Updated compatibility with different Operating Systems</li></ul><h2>Use Virtual Tilesets to share beautiful maps</h2><p>Combining multiple datasets into a single tileset that you can serve to your users greatly simplifies workflows. It also improves map loading times and gives you a chance to create a much more seamless and great-looking result.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/909029259"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/909029259?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>Our Virtual Tileset technology lets you blend layers like our satellite imagery with your own high-resolution aerial images or drone photography beautifully. By including a color-toning process, you can add a few lines of code to adjust and unify the appearance of the data sources as they are combined in the virtual layer.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/21694075222929-Virtual-Tileset-JSON-in-MapTiler-Server#01HM74BHWAYP1KBW8WF0RNXCHA">READ THE TUTORIAL</a></p><p>Please note that Virtual Tilesets are not currently available on macOS. We’ll update you when this becomes possible.</p><p class="message">If you need high-resolution satellite imagery for your on-premise application, <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/satellite/?utm_campaign=2024-02+%7C+Server+%7C+Server+4.5&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=newsletter#satellite-subregion" data-restricted="true">we have global coverage at resolutions up to 10cm!</a> Simply <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/#contact" data-restricted="true">contact sales</a> if you want to buy it now.</p><h2>Updates to Operating System Compatibility</h2><p>In order to keep up with the latest technology and to allow us to bring you advances such as the Virtual Tilesets, we need to update some of our underlying libraries and packages. Along with the benefits this brings, it can also mean that some older operating systems will no longer be compatible with the latest version of MapTIler Server. With the release of Server 4.5, these are the new minimum requirements for the operating systems that it will run on:</p><ul><li>Linux<ul><li>Ubuntu 20.04+ (primary support)</li><li>Debian 10 (tested)</li><li>RHEL 8 (tested)</li><li>Fedora 37+ (tested)</li><li>Centos 9+</li><li>Mint 6 or 20+</li></ul></li><li>Windows<ul><li>Windows 10+</li><li>Windows Server 2019+</li></ul></li><li>macOS 10.15+ (without map rasterization &amp; virtual tilesets; limited support)</li><li>Docker</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://www.maptiler.com/server/download/">DOWNLOAD SERVER 4.5</a></p>

On-premise and Offline map server can now mosaic different layers with color-toning to create seamless, beautiful maps.

MapTiler Server now has color toning to create beautiful, seamless maps from multiple layers

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<p><a href="https://2023.geocamp.es/">Geocamp ES</a> is a non-profit, free-to-attend, and self-financed national event. Organized by the international collective&nbsp;<a href="https://geoinquietos.org/">Geoinquietos</a>, it brings together communities made up of informal groups that meet to talk and learn about earth sciences, open geodata services, free software, and GIS applications, mainly around the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.osgeo.org/">OSGeo</a> community (Geospatial Spanish-speaking communities). This year, the conference celebrates its 8th edition and 10 years since the first one in 2013.</p><p>The GeoCamp is an&nbsp;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unconference">Open Space/Unconference</a>: all participants take an active role in the execution of the event. This organizational format increases one-on-one interaction between attendees (rather than the traditional conference model of one-to-many communication).</p><p>The entire event is divided into several themes discussed in so-called Open Spaces. Here is a quick summary of the discussed topics, sorted thematically how they were discussed in each Open Space:</p><h2>Open Space 1: OSM (OpenStreetMap), Women Street names (Las calles de las Mujeres), participatory Geoportals</h2><p>The initial discussion centered around the project&nbsp;<a href="https://geochicasosm.github.io/lascallesdelasmujeres/">Las calles de las mujeres</a>, with&nbsp;<a href="https://geochicas.org/">GeochicasOSM</a> providing an overview of the project's current status, along with the technical and organizational challenges it faces.</p><p>Their project&nbsp;<a href="https://geochicasosm.github.io/lascallesdelasmujeres/">Las calles de las mujeres</a> is an example of effective communication and building relationships with external collaborators. The project combines&nbsp;<a href="https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/">OpenStreetMap</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wikipedia.org/">Wikipedia</a> data to create a map that visually highlights the historical underrepresentation of women in society.</p><p>During the discussion, a similar project,&nbsp;<a href="http://mappingdiversity.eu/about/">mappingdiversity.eu</a>, was mentioned. It shares a common objective but takes a more contemporary approach by utilizing Wikidata for categorizing women's profiles.</p><h2>Open Space 2: JS and Web GL</h2><p>Currently, map libraries suffer from limitations in doing certain things (or at least doing them in an easy and intuitive way). These libraries need to evolve if they don’t want to be replaced. Will the new star be&nbsp;<a href="https://gitlab.com/IvanSanchez/gleo">GLeo</a>?</p><p>The demand for client-side raster manipulation is rising, with several existing solutions such as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maptiler.com/weather/">MapTiler Weather</a>, GLeo, Mapbox, or Felt.</p><p>For newbies in web map development, it is difficult to select the right JavaScript mapping library: there is&nbsp;<a href="https://www.maptiler.com/sdk-javascript/">MapTiler SDK</a>, MapLibre, Leaflet, OpenLayers, and more.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/">GET STARTED WITH MAPTILER SDK JS</a></p><h2>Open Space 3: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and maps</h2><p>The state of AI in geotechnology can be described in general as “experimental”. Better training of “the beast” is necessary to improve the results’ accuracy. There is still a long way to go to generate complex, quality maps with AI.</p><p>However, interesting projects are already underway: for example, extracting geographic data from a narrative and creating a corresponding map.</p><p>At the moment, artificial intelligence is extensively used for data processing, particularly in tasks such as shape and color recognition through pre-training. We can expect the development of specialized AI models designed for specific industries or domains in the future.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/geocamp_es_conference_topics_schedule_3294c9a4d5.webp" alt="Grid of the most voted topics of the conference on post-it"></p><h2>Lunch and island trip</h2><p>During the event, we enjoyed spectacular food in huge quantities and in a luxury space. We even had a cortador de jamón (a ham cutting specialist) and a pulpeiro (a specialist octopus chef).</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/geocamp_es_conference_octopus_tapa_3895b97e84.webp" alt="Octopus dish, one of the various tapas served during the conference."></p><p>The visit to the island was very well conducted by a professional guide who must be thanked for his explanations and patience. We visited the entire island and the local museum, where we learned about the island’s history.</p><h2>Plenary talk by Carmen Torrecillas</h2><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/geocamp_es_conference_civio_plenary_talk_7abbeb865d.webp" alt="geocamp-es-conference-civio-plenary-talk.webp"></p><p>Once again,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-torrecillas/">Carmen</a>, an outsider, breaks our minds and shows us how to make incredible maps and visualizations. It is perfect for a plenary session at the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.jornadassiglibre.org/">Girona Free SIG Conference</a> or any other event.</p><p><a href="https://civio.es/">Civio</a> is doing a great job of transparency and surveillance of public powers. So don't hesitate and help them keep changing the rules.&nbsp;<a href="https://civio.es/socios/">Join Civio</a>!</p><h2>Open Space 5: Communities</h2><p>There was a shared concern as there would be nobody to take our place. We are failing to engage with the younger generations. Where do they move? Don't we know how to motivate them? If anyone has any clues, please let me know.</p><p>We also analyzed our shortcomings: there was no geo event since the pandemic (until this Geocamp), or it has not been very fruitful, we are not in contact with the universities, etc.</p><p>The experience in Barcelona with Geoinquiets and Geomob is that there are neither young people nor women. The attendee profile has evolved over time, now including more 'geomatics' outsiders who consume geospatial data and perform geospatial operations. However, the majority of them do not repeat attendance.</p><p>The QGIS Spain Association also demands a generational change that is necessary for the community and the projects to continue. Maintaining communities, associations, foundations, and organizations that generally support the development of free tools is essential for their existence.</p><p>The channels we use for sharing information about events are not the channels consumed by the people we are targeting. But what are the platforms where we can talk to them?</p><h2>Open Space 6: OGC and Blockchain Standards</h2><p>The discussion revolved around the significance of setting OGC standards to ensure uniform development in maps and cartographic tools. It was also discussed that the long discussions before reaching consensus causes delays in implementation.&nbsp;</p><p>The standard voting process has been corrected to prevent any private company from being able to manipulate it to obtain a majority of votes and make unilateral decisions.</p><h2>Snacks and breaks</h2><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/geocamp_es_conference_lunch_break_0797997823.webp" alt="GeoCamp ES attendees talking during lunch break"></p><p>The best things at conferences often happen outside of the main talks (pre-event, during breaks, and post-event).</p><p>Breaks are the best time for strengthening existing relationships and making new friends. People talk about various topics like manipulating a pixel on the GPU, monitoring cetaceans, cooperatives, Joomla (yes, it's still alive), but also non-GIS things like mountaineering, etc.</p><p>Having enough space and time between session to eat, drink, chat, and laugh is what makes this event really engaging.</p><h2>Conclusion: amazing event and what comes next</h2><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/geocamp_es_conference_conclusions_9f291703e2.webp" alt="Event organization team returning by boat from the island at the end of the event."></p><p>The Open Space format worked very well! Having people divided into even smaller groups might be even better for bigger participation, however, it worked pretty well even in groups of 20 people.&nbsp;</p><p>We really benefitted from pre-planning a series of topics to be discussed in the ‘open spaces’. Sending out forms to the attendees before the conference meant that we spent more time discussing them.&nbsp;</p><p>Well, that's Geocamp ES: create community, learn new things, and take home a hangover of knowledge and ideas. It was very gratifying to meet old friends and new people who did not know what Geocamp was and who found themselves with a truly amazing experience. They have been able to share knowledge in a participatory and relaxed environment, which really helps connect experienced people with beginners.</p><p>Once again, thanks to the organization. It's going to be hard to beat.</p><p>Where and when is the next one? There are already some proposals (Pamplona, A Coruña, ...), but we need to wait until next year to enjoy a meeting as special as this one.</p>

GeoCamp ES is a non-profit, free-to-attend, and self-financed national conference of the international collective Geoinquietos. To talk and learn about earth sciences, open geodata services, free software, and GIS applications, especially around the OSGeo community.

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<p>We are thrilled to unveil the new MapTiler Engine 13, providing a much faster and more efficient map tiling experience. This release focuses on performance, ease of use, and some cutting-edge features. We're dedicated to providing you with the best map tiling software, and the new MapTiler Engine 13 is proof of that.</p><h2>Key benefits</h2><ul><li>Faster raster tile rendering 🚀</li><li>New rendering types</li><li>Effortless updates</li><li>Improved responsiveness</li><li>New filtering functionality</li><li>User interface improvements and more…</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://www.maptiler.com/engine/download/">Download MapTiler Engine 13</a></p><h2>Faster raster tile rendering 🚀</h2><p>Our advances in rendering optimization have led to a <strong>new algorithm that accelerates raster rendering speed by up to 20% across all plans</strong>. The biggest increase was identified when processing large datasets. This new algorithm is available starting from MapTiler Engine 13.</p><h2>New rendering types</h2><p>With the new rendering algorithm, each plan now has an optimized rendering type.</p><ul><li>Free plan - Standard rendering</li><li>Plus plan - Fast rendering</li><li>Pro plan - UltraFast rendering</li><li>Enterprise plan - UltraFast rendering</li></ul><p>Standard rendering, as we have seen above, has increased speed compared to Engine 12. The Fast rendering is up to <strong>10x quicker</strong> than Standard. The brand-new UltraFast rendering is up to <strong>2x faster</strong> than fast rendering, thereby reducing processing time by as much as 50%.</p><p>For more information on the different rendering types, visit our documentation page: <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/19297085396113-Rendering-type">https://documentation.maptiler.com/rendering-types</a></p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_11_22_faster_map_tiling_with_the_new_maptiler_engine_13_2_c9fe951813.png" alt="MapTiler Engine rendering type speeds"></p><h2>Filter the files you process</h2><p>MapTiler Engine 13 makes it incredibly easy to filter files or groups of files open for rendering. You can filter by the filename or file details, which is perfect if you want to change the coordinate system of some files or remove files with an “unknown” coordinate system from your processing. Our brand-new filtering function makes the setup a much more efficient process. For more information, visit our documentation page: <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/19911656677649-manipulating-and-filtering-open-files">https://documentation.maptiler.com/manipulating-and-filtering-open-tiles</a></p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/887291095"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/887291095?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>Improved responsiveness</h2><p>MapTiler Engine 13 provides immediate visual feedback during data loading and preparation. This means you can get on with your other tasks, safe in the knowledge that MapTiler Engine is working away in the background.</p><p>We’ve worked hard to ensure the software doesn’t get overwhelmed when opening many files, which can cause the interface to freeze.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_11_22_faster_map_tiling_with_the_new_maptiler_engine_13_8_f4c4231b1b.png" alt="2023-11-22-faster-map-tiling-with-the-new-maptiler-engine-13-8.png"></p><h2>Effortless updates</h2><p>Save time with MapTiler Engine by updating the app with a single click on the “Update” button. You no longer have to manually download new versions from our product page. Offline installations are still taken care of, as the latest version will also be available for manual download from our website.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_11_22_faster_map_tiling_with_the_new_maptiler_engine_13_5_99b52250fc.png" alt="2023-11-22-faster-map-tiling-with-the-new-maptiler-engine-13-5.png"></p><h2>Enhanced dialog text</h2><p>It is now possible to copy text from all dialogs. This is very useful to use in conjunction with the new search interface. Now you can copy and paste the filenames of problem datasets and remove them from your workflow.</p><h2>Download MapTiler Engine now!</h2><p>MapTiler Engine 13 sets a new standard for map tiling software by integrating features that enable quick, convenient, and efficient creation of high-quality map tiles for your projects.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://www.maptiler.com/engine/download/">Download MapTiler Engine 13</a></p>

Greatly improved performance in MapTiler Engine 13, the latest release of the leading map tile rendering software.

 faster map tiling with the new MapTiler Engine 13

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<p>A high-resolution satellite map of the entire world is now available to all free and paying users of MapTiler Cloud. The stunning map layer from Maxar is a seamless bridge between our in-house mid-resolution map and very high-resolution aerial imagery that predominantly covers the world’s economic hubs.</p><h3>Key features</h3><ul><li><strong>Resolution</strong>: globally 1-2m/px, locally <strong>up to 8cm/px</strong></li><li><strong>Up-to-date</strong>: recent satellite imagery from <strong>2021/2022</strong></li><li>Enjoy <strong>seamless zooming</strong> from beautiful country-scale imagery to detailed streets</li><li>Use the MapTiler SDK to make sure you always have the latest imagery</li><li><strong>Unlimited browsing for a fixed price</strong> thanks to <a href="/cloud/pricing/#maps">session-based billing</a></li><li>Download available for <strong>off-line self-hosting</strong></li></ul><h2>Perfecting the satellite map thanks to Maxar</h2><p>To bring you top-quality maps, we integrated data from the leader in satellite imagery capturing, Maxar. Thanks to this, we have a satellite layer with global coverage that perfectly fills the gap between our mid-res satellite map and high-res aerial map. Integrate it into your web apps using our <a href="/maps/satellite/">Standard and Hybrid maps</a> now!</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/873116450"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/873116450?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p><i>Preview, zoom, and pan by clicking above - on selected areas such as </i><a href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=16.47/51.501474/-0.141496"><i>London</i></a><i>, </i><a href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=14.75/25.11979/55.13244"><i>Dubai</i></a><i>, </i><a href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=16.48/43.64148/-79.388474"><i>Toronto</i></a><i>, </i><a href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=16.82/1.257084/103.821952"><i>Singapore</i></a><i>, </i><a href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=15.83/59.325331/18.07157"><i>Stockholm</i></a><i>, and many more!</i></p><h3>High resolution everywhere</h3><p>While aerial imagery can achieve impressive resolutions of <strong>up to 8cm/px</strong>, it may only be available in some regions. This is why we added Maxar imagery, with a <strong>global 1m/px resolution</strong> in the most requested areas and 2m/px in the rest of the world.</p><p>For more information about your country or area’s resolution and age, see the table on our satellite page.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/satellite/#dates-and-resolution">Browse the map and check the resolution</a></p><h3>Always up-to-date</h3><p>Integrating Maxar’s satellite <strong>imagery from the last year</strong> enables users to pinpoint recent changes with data no older than two years for the entire globe. We continually strive to provide the most recent satellite and aerial imagery available; approximately half of our areas receive updates every year. This 2021/2022 batch brings fresh Maxar data to the entire planet.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_16_10_maxar_and_maptiler_partnership_perfecting_the_satellite_map_2_74770eb1d3.png" alt="Recent events on a satellite map"></figure><p><i>Recent events captured on our satellite map</i></p><h2>Satellite Maps combined with our powerful SDK</h2><p>The <a href="/sdk-javascript/">MapTiler SDK</a> automatically integrates the most up-to-date version of our satellite map. This means you don’t have to check our website and update your source code constantly to ensure you always have the freshest satellite map in your web apps.</p><p class="message" style="margin-left:0px;">One line with <code><strong>style: SATELLITE</strong></code> gives you always updated satellite - see the complete example source code for <a href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/satellite-map/">how to display a global satellite map</a>.<br>If you are already using our satellite map and you have customized it before, make sure you switch the satellite tiles ID to <code><strong>satellite-v2</strong></code> to get the newest data available.</p><h2>Affordable Maps API for your web and mobile apps</h2><p>No matter how much your users zoom and pan, we only count each visit as a session in MapTiler SDK. Therefore, the <strong>price is charged based only on the number of your website visitors</strong>, not on how much they interact with the map. This ensures transparent and predictable pricing and gives you the freedom to design fullscreen interactive apps.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a href="/cloud/pricing/#maps">Calculate your price</a></p><p>Our work on the satellite map is a continuous journey. We are actively working on adding more countries and updating some of the existing ones. Stay tuned!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/satellite/">START FOR FREE VIA API</a></p><h2>Download and self-host for air-gapped environments</h2><p>A <i>bird’s eye view</i> is often essential for secure, on-premises applications and services operating within intranets or without an internet connection. Various international organizations, state agencies (such as police, ambulance, defense, and firefighters), and companies handling sensitive data find it often necessary to procure satellite imagery of a specific country or region for local server hosting. For these cases, we developed MapTiler Server, which can efficiently serve satellite mosaics on any laptop.</p><p>The <strong>affordable price</strong> tag that we put on our satellite data guarantees accessibility across various use cases.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/#contact">CONTACT SALES</a></p><figure class="image"><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_31_10_global_high_resolution_satellite_map_3_955dd21cbe.png" alt="satellite map on a laptop"></figure>

A high-resolution satellite map of the entire world is now available to all free and paying users of MapTiler Cloud.

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<p>We have a raft of improvements in our software for hosting your own map tiles. Highlights of MapTiler Server 4.4 include:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Personalize static maps with markers and more for your customers</li><li>Better labeling for your own XYZ maps; banish cropped labels at tile margins</li><li>Flexible floating licenses</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD SERVER 4.4 NOW</a></p><p>We are continually updating MapTiler Server so you can offer your users the best map experience. These latest enhancements come as a result of your feedback and our commitment to providing you with the best platform possible.</p><h2>Personalize your static maps with markers, routes, and even areas or buildings</h2><p>Highlight buildings, routes, or points of interest on your static maps to make personalized maps for your users. Static maps are a great way to engage people with map content without having to provide an interface for them to utilize it. For example, you could highlight important buildings and their secure zones on static maps generated from your self-hosted server.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_2_ca52b180ac.png" alt="2023-10-11-personalized-static-maps-with-server-4-4-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_2_ca52b180ac.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_2_ca52b180ac.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_2_ca52b180ac.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_2_ca52b180ac.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Once the locations have been encoded, they can be added to the static maps to provide extra content. You can find out more in the support pages here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/14238997054225-Static-maps-in-MapTiler-Server">Static maps in MapTiler server</a></p><p>Server 4.4 also gives you more options for the layout of your static maps, ensuring they look fantastic wherever you use them. You can now set up things like padding around the map image or the position of the attribution text. There is also a new output format, <strong>WebP</strong>, so that you can have compact high-resolution map images!</p><h2>Better map labels: Balancing performance and accuracy</h2><p>When serving map tiles with your own data, there can be a trade-off between performance and creating a map that is correct and looks good. One case of this is where place name labels cross tile boundaries. These place names become cropped at the boundary, making them misspelled and potentially misleading.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_3_7c23dd7ce8.png" alt="2023-10-11-personalized-static-maps-with-server-4-4-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_3_7c23dd7ce8.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_3_7c23dd7ce8.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_3_7c23dd7ce8.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_10_11_personalized_static_maps_with_server_4_4_3_7c23dd7ce8.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">To ensure this doesn’t happen, you need to generate the surrounding tiles at the same time, creating a performance overhead.</p><p>We have introduced a Tile Margin feature that lets you alter the margin to incorporate the longest labels on your maps. Being able to adjust how much overlap is required manually allows you to control the balance between accurate labeling and the time it takes to generate the map tiles.</p><p>We have produced a support article to help you get the most from this feature: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/18159539986961-Tile-Margin-in-MapTiler-Server">Setting tile margins in MapTiler Server</a></p><h2>Floating licences for Docker, Virtual Machines and more</h2><p>MapTiler Server just got a lot more flexible and scalable by allowing you to share MapTiler Server licenses from a central pool. This is a critical development for allowing you to easily license multiple Server instances created with Docker or on Virtual Machines.</p><p>There is also flexibility for users who can now access the software from any device connected to the network. What’s more, it can be used by multiple people simultaneously as long as the total number of users does not exceed the licensed limit.</p><p>You can set up both online and offline floating licenses, just <a href="/#contact">contact us</a> with your requirements.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD SERVER 4.4 NOW</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="/server/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color:#cccccc;">Learn More about MapTiler Server</span></a></p>

Pesonalize static maps from your self-hosted server with markers, lines and areas.

Static maps API for air gapped environment 

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<p>Now everyone can create beautiful maps with our new customization tool:</p><ul><li>Quick edits to language, fonts, and colors let you update the map fast</li><li>Advanced cartographical control of every feature at every zoom level without having to use code</li><li>Manage your data without having to read the documentation</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/editor/ ">TRY IT NOW</a></p><p>We have merged our existing map design tools into one single interface. Bridging the gap between being either too simplistic for professionals or too complex for beginners. Anyone can now adjust the visual design of a map in seconds, while having full control over the result. The interface also lets anyone explore the underlying data, without having to fully understand it.</p><p>Advanced workflows are more streamlined, and if anyone feels like designing maps using nothing but code, they can do just that. Only now they can do it better and faster than before!&nbsp;</p><p>Get an overview of the benefits on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud/customize/">Customize webpage</a>.</p><h2>Quick map customization</h2><p>Instantly transform any existing map style with the quick edit panel. Here you have access to the overall color scheme of the map and the fonts. Using sliders, you can instantly remove all the color from the style or completely change the hue. These are great options that allow you to quickly make maps for special purposes, such as a grayscale map to highlight your store locations or a green version of your map for earth day.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388473?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388473?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>If you are re-branding, these tools can also be used to quickly create map styles that match the new colors and fonts.</p><h2>Bulk layer editing with drag and drop</h2><p>Selecting groups or individual layers gives you increasing levels of control over their appearance. Clicking features on the map allows you to identify and then edit that particular layer. If you don’t like the order features are drawn or want to highlight a layer, you can make it draw over the top of others by dragging it up the list. You can even control how and when features appear when zooming the map by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440601724945-Style-by-the-zoom-range">changing the style by zoom range</a> options.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388560?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388560?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>All this means you have as much control with MapTiler as you do with professional cartographical software! We’ve detailed <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440476331793-Layer-styling">all the different layer styling options</a> to help give you some inspiration for your next creation.</p><h2>Localized maps for users with different worldviews</h2><p>The settings panel allows you to adapt the map for particular worldviews, setting the language, units of measurement, and disputed borders to match those used by your customers.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_2_b191eaf0a7.png" alt="2023-08-28-design-amazing-maps-with-our-new-style-editor-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_2_b191eaf0a7.png 156w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_2_b191eaf0a7.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_2_b191eaf0a7.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px">Now you can easily create different map styles for local versions of your website or app. There is a very useful tutorial on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440802478353-Global-map-settings">changing the map’s global settings</a> to help you with this process.</p><h2>Manage your map data</h2><p>Filter data sources, their sublayers, and the individual classes with a few clicks. This powerful data discovery tool lets you drill down through the data to see what is there and then switch features on and off based on their attributes. No need to read data documentation or navigate complicated menu systems; it simply works! There is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440549657873-Layer-filters">step-by-step guide</a> to layer filters to help you get the most from this great new feature.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_3_b0d17a990e.png" alt="2023-08-28-design-amazing-maps-with-our-new-style-editor-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_3_b0d17a990e.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_3_b0d17a990e.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_3_b0d17a990e.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px"></p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440905804817-Data-sources">basics of data sources tutorial</a> will guide you through the process of adding or replacing data sources in your maps.</p><p>Our Customize tool also has access to all the geospatial data in your MapTiler account, making it very easy to combine your own data with our maps to create amazing bespoke maps.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388520?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/852388520?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>The intuitive interface makes it easy to see the layers or classes in your datasets, integrate them with the map data and style them to create something entirely new! There is a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440588792721-Add-a-new-style-layer">guide to adding new layers</a> in MapTiler Customize to help you too.</p><h2>Which maps will you create?</h2><p>We all love maps here at MapTiler and we are especially interested in what you create with our new Customize tool. We’d love to hear from you and see your map creations or find out what else you’d like the interface to do. Please <a href="mailto:info@maptiler.com">contact us</a> and show us your creations; alternatively, you can give feedback directly from the interface with the <strong>Give feedback</strong> link:<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_4_0f7e4cec7f.png" alt="2023-08-28-design-amazing-maps-with-our-new-style-editor-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_4_0f7e4cec7f.png 233w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_08_28_design_amazing_maps_with_our_new_style_editor_4_0f7e4cec7f.png 500w," sizes="100vw" width="500px"><br>We are really looking forward to seeing what you create!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/editor/ ">TRY IT NOW</a></p>

Edit maps quickly and easily with our powerful map design tool.

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<figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://labs.maptiler.com/showcase/weather-simple/#1.31/0/17"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://labs.maptiler.com/showcase/weather-simple/#1.31/0/17" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>MapTiler is launching new weather layers in MapTiler Cloud and a MapTiler SDK module to visualize weather forecasts (or other raster time series data) like never before! &nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/modules/weather/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GET STARTED &nbsp;</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/?q=weather" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CODE &amp; EXAMPLES</a></p><h2>Weather API: Data refreshed 4 times a day</h2><p>MapTiler Cloud’s weather layers can be used in any of your web-maps, by just adding a few lines of code in the MapTiler SDK.</p><p>Enable your users to check the current weather conditions and a 5-day forecast directly within your app’s UI, without needing to leave the session to go check another app.</p><p>The forecast is updated every few hours, so you’ll have the most up-to-date information at any given time.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/837972460?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/837972460?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>You can add six weather layers (more coming soon!), with preset or customizable color-ramps, stunning 60FPS animations and particle flow.</p><ul><li>Precipitation</li><li>Temperature</li><li>Radar</li><li>Wind</li><li>Pressure</li><li>Clouds</li></ul><h2>Basemaps for Weather</h2><p>We are providing specialist basemaps, like Dataviz and Backdrop to help communicate weather data to your users. Of course, you can also build your own maps with our styles, like Outdoors, Streets, or Satellite.<br><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_2_f5b15bad47.jpg" alt="2023-07-12-free-weather-sdk-and-api-for-web-maps-and-apps-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_2_f5b15bad47.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_2_f5b15bad47.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_2_f5b15bad47.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_2_f5b15bad47.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><a href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sign up for a free account</a>, explore the basemaps, and use them in your next project.</p><h2>Weather and maps combined in one SDK</h2><p>With MapTiler, you can now just add key weather layers to your maps, letting users make more decisions without ever leaving your environment!</p><p>Checking the weather forecast online is something that millions of people do every day. It helps people plan everything from field work to events to the packing list for the journey. Users would often have one app for planning and then jump into another app to check the weather.</p><p>Improve your session length, retention, screen-flows, and time in app by using our SDK to simply add the weather to the map they are already looking at! We made integrating weather layers as easy as never before, even if you’re not an expert!</p><p>Billing is based on the number of map sessions your application generates, which is easy to calculate from your daily or monthly visitor statistics. Check out the new <a href="/cloud/pricing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Cloud pricing page to estimate your costs</a>.</p><h2>3D weather maps and more</h2><p>If the weather is at the core of what you do, our Weather Plus features can unlock a new way to visualize your own weather data, even in 3D. Weather Plus also lets you animate isobars, create customized particle animations, and much more to come!</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/511582443?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/511582443?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>MapTiler Engine enables you to process and serve your own weather data or any other raster time series data, either from our Cloud or from your own infrastructure with MapTiler Server.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_3_794f40d047.jpg" alt="2023-07-12-free-weather-sdk-and-api-for-web-maps-and-apps-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_3_794f40d047.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_3_794f40d047.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_3_794f40d047.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_07_12_free_weather_sdk_and_api_for_web_maps_and_apps_3_794f40d047.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">It’s already in use by several large weather networks across the globe, and we have some great new features on the roadmap. If you have an idea or question, our team is always ready to help.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/modules/weather/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">GET STARTED</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/?q=weather" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CODE &amp; EXAMPLES</a></p>

A free weather API for visualizing temperature, precipitation, wind, radar, pressure, and clouds to web maps and apps. Add weather layers and animations to your maps.

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<p>At MapTiler, we believe in <a href="/open-source/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">open-source projects</a> and actively contribute to several key ones in the geospatial industry. This means we are always keen to participate in the annual FOSS4G event, so we can share ideas and hear about the latest developments. This year our team traveled to Prizren in Kosovo to meet with collaborators &amp; friends and help shape the future of open-source geospatial software. We gave talks about our <a href="/sdk-javascript/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SDK</a>, <a href="/engine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Engine</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://news/2023/05/openmaptiles-3-14-new-openstreetmap">OpenMapTiles</a>, and a very well-attended talk about cartography for web maps.</p><p><a href="/foss4g/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Read more about our participation in FOSS4G</a>.</p>

At MapTiler we believe in open source projects and actively contribute to several key ones in the geospatial industry. This means we are always keen to participate in the annual FOSS4G event, so we can share ideas ...

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<h3>Introducing MapTiler Engine 12.1</h3><p>We have released a new version of our ultimate map tiling software. MapTiler Engine 12.1 can now:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>be used in any environment, including your secure company network without an internet connection</li><li>secure your maps and raise brand awareness with fully customizable watermarks</li><li>help you plan your map production with accurate time estimates</li></ul><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER ENGINE 12.1</a></p><h2>Personalize zoomable maps with your own watermark</h2><p>Choose between image and text watermarks to let your brand shine or let your users know how they can use your maps. We’ve upgraded the watermarking in MapTiler Engine, so you have more control over how they look and how much impact they have on the user.</p><p>For a more visually-oriented result, choose an image (e.g. your company logo), set the opacity, and it is ready. Your logo will be shown on every map tile. If you would rather design your own text watermark instead, simply type your text and choose a font, font size, and opacity to create a great-looking text watermark.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_4_57f009c609.png" alt="2023-05-30-protect-your-maps-with-customizable-watermarks-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_4_57f009c609.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_4_57f009c609.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_4_57f009c609.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_4_57f009c609.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>On-Premise (offline) floating license support for private networks</h2><p>If you use a larger number of MapTiler Engine licenses on a private network, this new feature will make your life a lot easier. You can now distribute your licenses in your network without the need to access the internet. Simply install the newly released On-Premise License Server on your network. After activation, the license will be controlled by the On-Premise License Server running on your side.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_2_fix_36c15b7dde.png" alt="2023-05-30-protect-your-maps-with-customizable-watermarks-2-fix.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_2_fix_36c15b7dde.png 162w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_2_fix_36c15b7dde.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_2_fix_36c15b7dde.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_2_fix_36c15b7dde.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Tile Rendering time estimates</h2><p>MapTiler Engine 12.1 keeps you continuously informed about remaining and elapsed time while it converts your data to a zoomable map. This is vital information for those converting huge datasets so you can plan when to start processes running and have an accurate estimation of when you can expect the results.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_3_9537a7ad53.png" alt="2023-05-30-protect-your-maps-with-customizable-watermarks-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_3_9537a7ad53.png 229w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_3_9537a7ad53.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_3_9537a7ad53.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_05_30_protect_your_maps_with_customizable_watermarks_3_9537a7ad53.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Download MapTiler Engine now!</h2><p>MapTiler Engine 12.1 is now available for download. Get the latest version from the website and explore the beauty of zoomable maps.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/">ABOUT MAPTILER ENGINE</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="/engine/download/">DOWNLOAD LATEST VERSION</a></p>

The latest version of MapTiler Engine lets you add beautiful custom watermarks to protect your maps without ruining them.

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<p>The Swiss Economic Award is a prestigious prize that recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments in Switzerland.&nbsp;</p><p>More than 120 companies applied for this prize in 2023. The selection process involved multiple stages, from which the jury selected 18 companies for a visit by their experts.</p><p>MapTiler were chosen as a top 3 company in the Services category, making it into the final round at the Swiss Economic Forum (8th-9th June 2023). This came with the opportunity to present MapTiler to representatives from the Swiss business, scientific, and political communities.</p><p>It was an honor to show our products and services as such a high profile event.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0xGcEc5zt4?enablejsapi=1&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.maptiler.com"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/I0xGcEc5zt4" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://youtu.be/I0xGcEc5zt4">Watch the MapTiler pitch by Luis Suter (in German)</a></p>

The Swiss Economic Award is a prestigious prize that recognizes exceptional entrepreneurial accomplishments in Switzerland. 
More than 120 companies applied for this prize in 2023. The selection process involved ...

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<p>OpenMapTiles has been updated bringing a raft of improvements to enable you to make better maps:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>New OpenStreetMap inspired map style</li><li>Natural Earth 5 data in basemaps</li><li>Improved land use and land cover polygons information on zoomed-out maps</li><li>PostgreSQL 14 compatibility</li></ul><p>If you want to get started with OpenMapTiles then MapTiler provides cloud and self-hosting solutions:</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/cloud/">cloud hosting</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://data.maptiler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">self hosting</a></p><h2>OpenStreetMap inspired vector tiles as an OpenMapTiles style</h2><p>OpenMapTiles is now available with a new style that shows all the features. Inspired by OpenStreetMap Carto, this style is a cartographic design you are familiar with for a vector dataset you can use at all zoom levels.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_2_fe0d4d90fa.jpg" alt="2023-01-09-openmaptiles-3-14-new-osm-openmaptiles-style-shows-all-the-features-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_2_fe0d4d90fa.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_2_fe0d4d90fa.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_2_fe0d4d90fa.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_2_fe0d4d90fa.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">This new cartographic style is bound to the schema, meaning you can now see any additions or improvements as and when they are made. This does mean that any pull requests to update the schema also require a modification to the style.</p><p>We have proposed that this style is featured on osm.org as the best way to represent OpenStreetMap data on vector maps. The benefits of this would be:</p><ul><li>Multi-language maps, with language switching easily implemented.</li><li>Compatibility with 3D Mapping, with labels and features that don’t warp badly when added to the terrain.</li><li>The ability to see the changes you make on your local machine while you edit the schema (Using TileServer and the tools included)</li></ul><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://labs.maptiler.com/showcase/osm-viewer/#11.45/47.226/11.3951/-15.2/68"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://labs.maptiler.com/showcase/osm-viewer/#11.45/47.226/11.3951/-15.2/68" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>We hope to see the style adopted by the OpenStreetMap Foundation soon!</p><h2>Natural Earth 5 data</h2><p>We’ve improved the OpenMapTiles base data of the more zoomed-out maps with Natural Earth 5 to give the latest information, including:</p><ul><li>New and improved county and state borders inside individual countries.</li><li>Updated placenames in multiple languages so you can create maps for specific audiences.</li><li>New and updated attributes, such as Wikidata IDs to link to other datasets</li></ul><h2>Better Landuse &amp; Landcover data</h2><p>Polygon areas, such as natural and urban areas, are now much better represented on medium-scale maps. You now get to see more forests, natural areas, and even residential areas at these scales as smaller polygons are shown at more zoomed-out levels. The result is a much more accurate picture of the extent of forestation or urbanization when getting an overview of an area.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_3_2d04ae2432.jpg" alt="2023-01-09-openmaptiles-3-14-new-osm-openmaptiles-style-shows-all-the-features-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_3_2d04ae2432.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_3_2d04ae2432.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_3_2d04ae2432.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_3_2d04ae2432.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Postgres 14 compatible data for your maps</h2><p>The latest version of OpenMapTiles is the first to be generated with the OpenMapTiles Tools 7.0. This means the data is now compatible with PostgreSQL 14, so you can take advantage of more up-to-date software.</p><h2>Extra features</h2><p>Finally, we’ve added some extra features to OpenMapTiles. You can now find the following additional features from version 3.14 on the maps:</p><ul><li>Parcel locker</li><li>Shrubbery</li><li>Bus guideway</li><li>Quarry</li></ul><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_4_1eb9d2b52a.jpg" alt="2023-01-09-openmaptiles-3-14-new-osm-openmaptiles-style-shows-all-the-features-4.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_4_1eb9d2b52a.jpg 234w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_4_1eb9d2b52a.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_4_1eb9d2b52a.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_09_openmaptiles_3_14_new_osm_openmaptiles_style_shows_all_the_features_4_1eb9d2b52a.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Because all new features added to OpenMapTiles need to have a style, these extras can already be seen in OSM OpenMapTiles maps. This also means that any future additional features will also be visible in this style from the moment they are added!</p><p>We hope that this will drive more contributions to this amazing dataset.</p><p>You can find a complete list of changes in the GitHub release notes here: <a href="https://github.com/openmaptiles/openmaptiles/releases/tag/v3.14" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Release v3.14</a>.</p><p>Remember, you can use map hosting from the authors of this open-source project to serve both raster and vector tiles. Through MapTiler cloud you can design a custom map style fitting your app with a few clicks, and MapTiler has the lowest hosting costs, cheaper than maintaining your own map servers.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/cloud/">cloud hosting</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://data.maptiler.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">self hosting</a></p>

The new version of OpenMapTiles is available in an OpenStreetMap style, showing all the features available.

Open-source vector tiles implementation of OpenStreetMap default style

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MapTiler has been creating a comprehensive mapping ecosystem for businesses, including advanced processing tools like Desktop/Engine, data storage and processing services, QGIS plugins, geocoding and geolocation services, JavaScript libraries, map styling tools, and more. Until now, we primarily relied on the open-source community and MapLibre for displaying maps on the web. While this will continue, we are taking it to the next level by creating our own SDK to better integrate our maps with your website. The MapTiler SDK is a new JavaScript & TypeScript SDK tailored for MapTiler Cloud.

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<h3>What’s new in 4.3:</h3><ul><li>Smoother automated workflows, you can upload new tiles via API</li><li>Easier to use API:<ul><li>functionality aligned with the Cloud API</li><li>documentation updates</li></ul></li><li>License changes, get your new key now!</li><li>Improved raster handling, faster and more efficient</li></ul><p>Download the latest version of MapTiler Server for free now!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/">Download MapTiler Server 4.3</a></p><h2>Uploading tiles via API and using the Maps API now possible</h2><p>MapTiler Server’s admin API enables you to adjust the Server configuration using API (authenticated Admin API) instead of just using the GUI (Graphical user interface). In addition to the controls made available in 4.2 you can now use the following functions:</p><ul><li>Tiles API<ul><li><code>upload</code></li><li><code>detail</code></li><li><code>change ID</code></li></ul></li><li>Maps API<ul><li><code>list</code></li><li><code>Detail</code></li><li><code>publish</code>/<code>unpublish</code></li><li><code>remove</code></li><li><code>change (rasterization)</code></li></ul></li></ul><p>The Server API now has the same functionality as the Cloud API. This means that anyone wanting to move between these environments will be able to port their code very easily.</p><h2>Access documentation offline via the software</h2><p>We’ve made it easy to access the documentation for the Public API wherever you are working:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/server/api">Online</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/server/api/open-api/">OpenAPI</a></li><li>Offline: Access the documentation through <strong>Settings → API</strong></li></ul><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_2_5afd4f875c.jpg" alt="2023-05-04-upload-tiles-to-maptiler-server-4-3-via-api-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_2_5afd4f875c.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_2_5afd4f875c.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_2_5afd4f875c.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_2_5afd4f875c.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><p>This means that where ever you are wanting to access maps from MapTiler Server, the documentation will be on hand.</p><h2>Improved Licensing library</h2><p>MapTiler Server 4.3 includes a new licensing library. In order to activate the new 4.3 version, you will need to head to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.maptiler.com/server/">Data Dashboard</a> and upgrade your license. There are no additional costs or complications when you do this.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_3_7c62c28b9d.png" alt="2023-05-04-upload-tiles-to-maptiler-server-4-3-via-api-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_3_7c62c28b9d.png 241w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_3_7c62c28b9d.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_3_7c62c28b9d.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_05_04_upload_tiles_to_maptiler_server_4_3_via_api_3_7c62c28b9d.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">We hope to use this upgrade to bring you some exciting new options in the future.</p><h2>Better raster handling</h2><p>Finally, we have improved the rasterization module for Windows and Linux users (Mac coming soon). The change has improved the performance and, most notably, reduced the amount of memory required when creating raster tiles.</p><p>Start serving maps from your infrastructure now with MapTiler Server!&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER SERVER 4.3</a></p><p>For the full list of new features, see the <a href="/server/changelog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">changelog</a> or the visual <a href="/server/ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">list of released features</a>.</p>

What’s new in 4.3:
Smoother automated workflows, you can upload new tiles via API
Easier to use API:
functionality aligned with the Cloud API
documentation updates
License changes, get your new key now!
Improved raster handling, faster and more efficient
Download the latest version of MapTiler Server for free now!

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<p>MapTiler Ocean, the latest addition to <a href="/cloud/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Cloud</a>, describes the world’s oceans in great detail and brings new possibilities for marine cartography. Containing detailed bathymetry as hillshading and contours, it lets you add detail and interest to what is usually blue space on the map.</p><h2>World bathymetry vector tiles</h2><p>Our <a href="/news/2020/12/building-an-ocean-vector-map-with-maptiler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bathymetry blog post</a> created a lot of interest, so our team turned a global bathymetry dataset into vector tiles. This optimized Ocean tileset is now available in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/tiles/">Tiles section</a> of your MapTiler Cloud account.</p><p>MapTiler Ocean provides the average depth of the Ocean floor as a set of continuous (adjacent) polygons with no gaps or overlaps (the contour layer). Each polygon has a negative depth attribute, from -50m down to -12000m. These are discrete minimum depth values expressed in meters. Each of them can be assigned a color code using a match expression, as shown below.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_2_f85374e1a1.jpg" alt="2023-02-08-map-the-ocean-with-maptiler-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_2_f85374e1a1.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_2_f85374e1a1.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_2_f85374e1a1.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_2_f85374e1a1.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">We have a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/11725340686481-How-to-use-MapTiler-Ocean">detailed guide on how to use MapTiler Ocean</a> in our documentation pages.</p><h2>Ocean hillshading and contour lines</h2><p>The Ocean tileset also contains vector contour lines of the sea floor (the contour_line layer) derived from the same elevation data.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_3_e751bfd094.jpg" alt="2023-02-08-map-the-ocean-with-maptiler-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_3_e751bfd094.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_3_e751bfd094.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_3_e751bfd094.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_3_e751bfd094.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">These can be used to delineate depth levels with a line layer and to display the actual depth values with a label layer. The label and line colors can be changed to contrast with the ocean floor based on the depth in meters.</p><p>Finally, a global bathymetry terrain hillshade was also created and made available in the tiles section of your account. Called the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/tiles/ocean-rgb/">ocean-rgb layer</a>, it adds a truly mesmerizing look and feel to the undersea landforms and allows for further customization. You can also use it as a source for a raster-dem layer and to power 3D bathymetry!<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_4_7d427aa700.png" alt="2023-02-08-map-the-ocean-with-maptiler-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_4_7d427aa700.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_4_7d427aa700.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_4_7d427aa700.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_02_08_map_the_ocean_with_maptiler_4_7d427aa700.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><p>The Ocean map style is available on MapTiler Cloud now, even with a free account! You can use it as Retina/HighDPI raster tiles or OGC WMTS for ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, and other GIS software. For web developers, there are code samples for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/leaflet/vector-tiles-in-leaflet-js/?mapId=ocean">Leaflet</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/openlayers/vector-maps-in-openlayers/?mapId=ocean">OpenLayers</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/ocean-bathymetry/">MapTiler SDK</a> libraries.&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/ocean/">start for free</a></p>

MapTiler Ocean, the latest addition to MapTiler Cloud, describes the world’s oceans in great detail and brings new possibilities for marine cartography. Containing detailed bathymetry as hillshading and contours, it lets you add detail and interest to what is usually blue space on the map.

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<p>Planet Lite, our <a href="/news/2021/09/attribution-free-maps-for-videos-posters-and-games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">copyright-free map of the entire world</a>, has been upgraded with enhanced features and issue fixes have been made to our lite version of MapTiler Planet. This latest release of the Lite version of MapTiler Planet has improved compatibility, boundaries, and some new features and upgrades.</p><h2>Switch between copyright-free and highly detailed maps</h2><p>The Planet Lite v1.1 schema is now compatible with the MapTiler Planet v3.14 schema. There are some compromises due to the different maximum zoom levels (10 compared to 15 for MapTiler Planet) and differing quantities of information. However, any features you have styled for Planet Lite data are transferable to MapTiler Planet, and the same is possible in reverse. This allows you to keep the familiar look of your maps for your users, no matter which dataset you are using, e.g.:</p><ul><li>Mountain peak elevations in feet in the USA.</li><li>Boundaries with country labels on either side at all zoom levels.</li><li>Lakes labels that follow along a center line.</li><li>Utilizing attributes in the transportation layer to style the whole network.</li></ul><p>Remember you can choose Planet Lite as the data source using the customize tools in MapTiler Cloud. The advanced editor can be used to create beautiful cartography too:</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410631040529-How-to-get-a-map-without-OpenStreetMap-attribution">Get Started</a></p><h2>Improved Boundaries</h2><p>There was a massive enhancement in the boundary layer where you can now use Customize tools to highlight the specific view of disputed boundaries. There are also now unified naming for disputed borders, so you can apply your own style consistently.</p><p>Also, the USA now includes boundaries for counties that align perfectly with the level 2 boundaries in our Countries tileset.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_2_6146be9bba.jpg" alt="2023-01-30-upgraded-attribution-free-maps-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_2_6146be9bba.jpg 234w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_2_6146be9bba.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_2_6146be9bba.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_2_6146be9bba.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Map Data upgrades</h2><p>We’ve made many other improvements to Planet Lite, such as adding more Wikidata and GeoNames IDs to place names. This allows you to connect to other datasets that use the same codes.</p><p>Highways in the USA now appear from zoom level 4, so you can show higher-level transit maps. There are also new features, such as extra rivers and lakes in Australia.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_3_8d68bd0592.jpg" alt="2023-01-30-upgraded-attribution-free-maps-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_3_8d68bd0592.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_3_8d68bd0592.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_3_8d68bd0592.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_3_8d68bd0592.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The highway shields in the USA have also been enhanced to show more precise information.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_4_f9372d78b2.jpg" alt="2023-01-30-upgraded-attribution-free-maps-4.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_4_f9372d78b2.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_4_f9372d78b2.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_4_f9372d78b2.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2023_01_30_upgraded_attribution_free_maps_4_f9372d78b2.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><p>You can find out more about <a href="/news/2021/09/attribution-free-map-for-videos-posters-and-games/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Planet Lite</a> or start using it straight away:&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410631040529-How-to-get-a-map-without-OpenStreetMap-attribution">Get Started</a></p><p>Self-hosting? You can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://data.maptiler.com/downloads/dataset/planet-lite/#0.22/0/0">download Planet Lite here</a><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(107,124,146);">.</span></p>

Planet Lite, our copyright-free map of the entire world, has been upgraded with enhanced features and issue fixes have been made to our lite version of MapTiler Planet. This latest release of the Lite version of MapTiler Planet has improved compatibility, boundaries, and some new features and upgrades.

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<p>MapTiler customers can now request sub-meter satellite imagery for specific areas of interest anywhere on earth! The imagery can be delivered as pre-rendered map tiles hosted on MapTiler Cloud for use on the web or mobile apps, or used on-premise or offline with MapTiler Server.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CONTACT US NOW</a></p><p>We’ve partnered with Satellogic, a disruptor in the satellite imagery space, with the goal of commodifying satellite imagery. We have set up a process with transparent pricing and data delivery formats that make tasked imagery accessible for use in web maps.</p><p>For those who want imagery as raw GeoTIFFs, which are more useful for analysis, we can deliver those too!</p><p>Get in touch now to start receiving the Satellogic imagery you need!</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/870968660?h=a6577b912a&amp;amp;badge=0&amp;amp;autopause=0&amp;amp;player_id=0&amp;amp;app_id=58479"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/870968660?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>High-frequency, detailed satellite imagery</h2><p>With the Satellogic constellation offering multiple revisits per day, week, month, or year to any site on earth! Your organization can now monitor developing situations, from wildfires to critical assets and infrastructure.</p><p>Tasked imagery from Satellogic can be requested for a Point of Interest, where you get a 5x10km image with your location at the center or an Area of Interest to cover a larger area. All images come with a guaranteed maximum of 20% cloud cover.</p><p>MapTiler makes it easy for you to deploy this imagery to where your users will see it! The opportunities to enhance decision-making processes and the quality of the basemaps your users see are amazing.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_3_4b1f7d00f7.jpg" alt="2022-12-02-satellite-imagery-on-demand-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_3_4b1f7d00f7.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_3_4b1f7d00f7.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_3_4b1f7d00f7.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_3_4b1f7d00f7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Satellogic imagery features:</p><ul><li>Global coverage,</li><li>Sub-meter resolution on multi-spectral imagery</li><li>Up to 4 daily revisits</li><li>Maximum 20% cloud cover</li></ul><h2>Your imagery served as you want it</h2><p>We provide easy integration of tasked imagery with MapTiler Cloud for hosting &amp; serving web-based applications or deployable on-premise or offline with MapTiler Server.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_4_0b92eb15cc.jpg" alt="2022-12-02-satellite-imagery-on-demand-4.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_4_0b92eb15cc.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_4_0b92eb15cc.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_4_0b92eb15cc.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_12_02_satellite_imagery_on_demand_4_0b92eb15cc.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">MapTiler brings:</p><ul><li>Tiling software (MapTiler Engine)</li><li>Global &amp; high-performance hosting &amp; serving capability with MapTiler Cloud or MapTiler Server for offline / on-premise options.</li><li>Easy integration into your web/apps with Javascript APIs &amp; SDKs</li></ul><p>Contact us now to start getting up-to-date, detailed imagery for your maps and apps.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CONTACT US NOW</a></p>

 Get high resolution satellite imagery for your specified date and location. MapTiler and Satellogic have partnered to bring you tasked imagery at the most competitive prices, ready for use in your web maps and apps.

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<p>MapTiler Server 4.2 has many improvements to give you more control over your maps.&nbsp;</p><h3>Highlights include:</h3><ul><li>Use the Server Admin API to control map tiles from the command line</li><li>Serve Static maps from your own server</li><li>HiDPI map tiles for high-definition screens</li><li>Self-host OGC WMS, as well as WMTS map tiles</li></ul><p>Download the latest version of MapTiler Server for free now!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER SERVER 4.2</a></p><h2>Server Admin API: control from the command line</h2><p>You can now control MapTiler Server 4.2 via API, allowing you to:</p><ul><li>List Tiles</li><li>Delete Tiles</li><li>Publish or Unpublish Tiles</li><li>Reload Tiles</li><li>Rescan Tiles (automatically removing any redundant or broken files)</li></ul><p>The API offers a huge convenience and allows you to automate functions and programmatically control the data on your server.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_2_1f87e92528.png" alt="2022-11-03-control-maptiler-server-4-2-via-api-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_2_1f87e92528.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_2_1f87e92528.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_2_1f87e92528.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_2_1f87e92528.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"><br>Have a look at the “how to” guide on controlling <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/8123053903889-MapTiler-Server-using-Admin-API">MapTiler Server using the Admin API</a>. There is also a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/server/api">Server API reference</a> document.</p><p>We are working on more features, so expect to see more functionality, such as adding tiles, coming soon!</p><h2>Static Maps via API</h2><p>Static Maps are the easiest way to show a map on the web or in an app. They don’t need a mapping library or SDK, so you can use them anywhere you can put images. This could even be internal applications or UIs where you can’t use interactive maps.</p><p>These static maps can now be provided via API from MapTiler Server. They are ideal for on-prem solutions for UIs with limited interactivity or web maps where you don’t need the user to interact, such as context mapping for news stories or real estate descriptions.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_3_b52cf69018.png" alt="2022-11-03-control-maptiler-server-4-2-via-api-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_3_b52cf69018.png 162w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_3_b52cf69018.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_3_b52cf69018.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px">All you need to do is specify the style and location, and the map will appear as you want it with no further calls to the API!</p><h2>High-Resolution maps for self-hosting</h2><p>MapTiler Server allows you to serve HiDPI maps, which are ideal for iPhones and other high-definition or Retina screens. These maps prevent the text from becoming small and unreadable as the resolution increases, so your users get a clear mapping experience on all devices.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_4_0896982274.png" alt="2022-11-03-control-maptiler-server-4-2-via-api-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_4_0896982274.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_4_0896982274.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_4_0896982274.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_4_0896982274.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">High DPI self-hosted maps are available for either 512px or 256px resolution map tiles. You can also switch the option off to reduce data volumes and load times if necessary.</p><p>With all these options, you can provide the best quality maps from MapTiler Server to your users, whatever the device or connection they have.</p><h2>Self Host WMS and WMTS maps for use in GIS</h2><p>MapTiler Server 4.2 now allows you to serve maps as OGC-compliant WMS in addition to WMTS we were already providing. This means MapTiler Server now supports a wider range of legacy and up-to-date GIS software, web applications, and services.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_5_51eef640d9.png" alt="2022-11-03-control-maptiler-server-4-2-via-api-5.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_5_51eef640d9.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_5_51eef640d9.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_11_03_control_maptiler_server_4_2_via_api_5_51eef640d9.png 750w," sizes="100vw" width="750px">Start serving maps from your infrastructure now with MapTiler Server!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD MAPTILER SERVER 4.2</a></p><p>For the full list of new features, see the <a href="/server/changelog/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">changelog</a> or the visual <a href="/server/ideas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">list of released features</a>.</p>

 MapTiler Server 4.2 has many improvements, giving you API controls, Static maps, WMS services and High DPI maps.

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<p>MapTiler Desktop is now <strong>MapTiler Engine</strong>! It comes with lots of stunning improvements and is available to download now. &nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD ENGINE 12</a></p><h3>Highlights include:</h3><ul><li>Renamed Engine, emphasizing the power it gives you to turn spatial data into web maps</li><li>Optimized PNG tiles that use less storage and render faster</li><li>A new one-click tool for transparency color selection</li><li>Lower prices across all plans to save you money</li><li>Process up to 10 files with the Plus plan&nbsp;</li><li>Try all the functionality of the Pro plan with an instant free trial</li><li>Add custom watermarks</li><li>Advanced options for Kubernetes and floating licenses with the Enterprise Plan</li><li>Instantly view your data on MapTiler basemaps with pre-generated HTML map viewers</li><li>An updated interface, making it even easier to use</li></ul><h2>Desktop becomes Engine</h2><p>We have renamed MapTiler Desktop to MapTiler Engine to better reflect how the software drives the process of turning your spatial data into web maps. The new software has improvements at all levels, including a new Enterprise plan with powerful features such as virtualization and floating licenses.</p><h2>Optimized PNGs for faster web maps</h2><p>The new optimized PNG tiles created by MapTiler Engine occupy less space and render much faster. They are the default format option, Small (optimized), when choosing compression. If your workflow means you need the old compressed format, select the Small (quantized) option in the output settings.</p><figure class="table" style="width:94.07%;"><table class="ck-table-resized" style="background-color:#f3f6ff;border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;"><colgroup><col style="width:26.83%;"><col style="width:26.66%;"><col style="width:25.89%;"><col style="width:20.62%;"></colgroup><thead><tr><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;">&nbsp;</th><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;"><p>PNG quantized</p><p>(old default)</p></th><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;"><p>PNG optimized</p><p>(new default)</p></th><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;">Storage saving</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;">Aerial (JPEG) sample</th><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">3,182 MB</td><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">160 MB</td><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">95%</td></tr><tr><th style="background-color:#d3dbec;border-color:#f3f6ff;border-style:solid;">Synthetic (PNG) sample</th><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">3 MB</td><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">1 MB</td><td style="border-color:#d3dbec;border-style:solid;">66%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/762633276?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/762633276?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>Pick a color for transparency with a single click</h2><p>The transparency settings in MapTiler Engine have been extended with the interactive color picker! This allows you to select the transparency color with one click on the image. This can then be set once for all the input files.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/762632493?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/762632493?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>We have written a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/10416728331153-Pick-a-color-for-transparency">“How to” guide</a> for this feature.</p><h2>Affordable prices and more benefits in every plan</h2><p>With MapTiler Engine, we are bringing <strong>more flexible licensing</strong> based on monthly or annual subscriptions. Thanks to this change, MapTiler Engine is now much more affordable for any use case, monthly if you are doing a few renderings or an annual subscription for long-term usage.</p><p><strong>The Free plan</strong> gives you <strong>fully-fledged rendering</strong> of a single input for non-commercial purposes. No watermarks and no fees.</p><p><strong>The Plus plan</strong> allows you to process up to 10 files and benefits from better rendering time by running on more CPU cores. It can also process vector inputs with more features. All of that and more, from just <strong>$25 a month</strong>.</p><p><strong>The most powerful Pro plan</strong> is now available for anyone who needs all of the capabilities of MapTiler Engine. Just activate your trial from the application; if it’s what you need, you’ll love that an annual subscription is <strong>half the price</strong> of the old version!</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/762632602?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/762632602?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>To make upgrading as easy as possible for existing customers, you’ll get a <strong>discount of up to 100% on a new plan</strong>. Just open up your old version of MapTiler Desktop and you will get a coupon with a code. Alternatively you can log into MapTiler Cloud and go to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/account/engine/"><strong>Engine</strong> page of the Account section</a>.</p><p>You can see all the benefits of the new plans on our pricing page.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/pricing/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">BUY ENGINE 12</a></p><h2>Custom watermarks</h2><p>Another cool feature Engine brings is adding a custom watermark to your output. In the <strong>Watermark tab</strong> of the settings dialog, you can simply load a logo, check the preview, and include it in all the rendered outputs.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/828009011?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/828009011?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>Virtualization and enterprise settings</h2><p>To satisfy the requirements even of the most advanced users, MapTiler Engine now has a custom Enterprise plan, which <strong>supports virtualization</strong> (Kubernetes, Docker) in combination with <strong>floating licensing</strong> and a custom number of CPU cores.</p><h2>View tiled maps instantly</h2><p>Zoom and pan around your data without having to code an interface. MapTiler Engine includes new HTML viewers with our amazing basemaps as part of your output. You can instantly view your data and put it on the web without having to do any coding.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_10_24_maptiler_desktop_becomes_engine_2_b53e7fd335.png" alt="2022-10-24-maptiler-desktop-becomes-engine-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_10_24_maptiler_desktop_becomes_engine_2_b53e7fd335.png 226w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_10_24_maptiler_desktop_becomes_engine_2_b53e7fd335.png 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_10_24_maptiler_desktop_becomes_engine_2_b53e7fd335.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_10_24_maptiler_desktop_becomes_engine_2_b53e7fd335.png 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Start now!</h2><p>Get MapTiler Engine now and start creating brilliant tiled maps for the web!</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/engine/download/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">DOWNLOAD ENGINE 12</a></p>

MapTiler Desktop is now MapTiler Engine! Faster processing, optimized tiles, affordable pricing and many more improvements.

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<p>Updated aerial images have been added to the MapTiler Cloud and Data services this year, covering entire countries such as <strong>Italy, Spain, Portugal, and New Zealand</strong> in pixel resolutions up to 4cm! The imagery can be as recent as 2021 for parts of New Zealand and Spain.</p><p>The <strong>Czech Republic</strong> has also had updates to the south of the country, meaning that Brno is now covered at 10cm per pixel. <strong>Belgium, Slovakia, and Estonia</strong> were also updated relatively recently, with resolutions up to 10cm and dates as recent as 2021.</p><p>To find out how current and detailed our imagery is, <a href="/satellite/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">see the table on this page.</a></p><p>We’ve selected a few highlights from the aerial maps here:</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/870241899?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/870241899?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h3>Satellite &amp; aerial imagery in one layer</h3><p>Zoom seamlessly from MapTiler’s beautiful satellite imagery into aerial imagery, by adding the Satellite layer from MapTiler Cloud. You don’t need to add multiple layers to your maps. We have done all the color toning and blending work to ensure users get the best experience as they zoom in and out.</p><h2>Add the imagery layer to your maps</h2><p>With MapTiler Cloud, you can easily add aerial images as a backdrop to your data or as a Hybrid map with streets and placenames. Imagery is perfect for enabling users to pinpoint locations such as buildings and intersections, or for seeing what the natural environment is like in an area.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_09_29_aerial_maps_updated_across_europe_and_new_zealand_2_a3f26079d7.jpg" alt="2022-09-29-aerial-maps-updated-across-europe-and-new-zealand-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_09_29_aerial_maps_updated_across_europe_and_new_zealand_2_a3f26079d7.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_09_29_aerial_maps_updated_across_europe_and_new_zealand_2_a3f26079d7.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_09_29_aerial_maps_updated_across_europe_and_new_zealand_2_a3f26079d7.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_09_29_aerial_maps_updated_across_europe_and_new_zealand_2_a3f26079d7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Click on the links below to get started.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/hybrid/">CREATE A HYBRID MAP</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/satellite/">USE THE SATELLITE LAYER</a></p>

Updated aerial images have been added to the MapTiler Cloud and Data services this year, covering Italy, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Slovakia, Estonia, and New Zealand.

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<p>The annual State of the Map conference organized by the OpenStreetMap community is the biggest mapping conference in the world! The event lets individuals, communities, and companies gather to discuss current issues and future plans, or to meet and make new friends.</p><p>MapTiler regularly participates in this event because it is one of the biggest consumers of the open data produced by the community. It is also present as a contributor to many open-source projects, mainly the free vector tiles generating toolset OpenMapTiles.</p><h2>Focus on open data and software</h2><p>Throughout the entire conference, many topics were touched on to improve the current situation. There were various points of view and issues; some talks were purely technical, and others were about the community around the project. However, the goal was the same: a strong drive to improve global open map data.</p><p>Our talk was about the new open map style. It was developed as the default style for the OpenMapTiles project and was heavily inspired by the OSM Carto style but re-done for vector tiles using the OpenMapTiles schema. See the entire talk below.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uxNHFUmNEs"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9uxNHFUmNEs" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>If you want to use the OSM OpenMapTiles style, you can read more about it or start using it with the free account on MapTiler Cloud.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/maps/openstreetmap/">Read more</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/openstreetmap/">Start using for free</a></p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg" alt="2022-08-22-sotm-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2022_08_22_sotm_2_7f42fe0f2e.jpg 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1250px"></p><p><br>&nbsp;</p>

MapTiler visited one of the biggest mapping conferences in the world, State of the Map 2022. Our talk focused on a new open map style that is becoming part of the open-source OpenMapTiles project.

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<p>Create detailed hillshading anywhere on earth with the MapTiler Plugin and the latest version of QGIS, 3.26 Buenos Aires.</p><p>All you need is a free MapTiler Cloud account, version 3.26 of QGIS, and the MapTiler plugin. The plugin provides access to the Terrain RGB layer and a range of other vector and raster basemaps.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/">CREATE AN ACCOUNT</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408609607825-How-to-print-and-show-vector-tiles-in-QGIS-via-MapTiler-plugin">HOW TO USE THE PLUGIN</a></p><h2>QGIS Hillshades at multiple scales</h2><p>Hillshades made with the plugin look great for whole mountain ranges but are detailed enough to pick out gorges and volcanic craters. The data has a 30m resolution, and with the early resampling now available from MapTiler’s collaboration with Lutra Consulting you can now zoom in without the pixelation that occurred in earlier versions of QGIS.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_2_bf93ab3294.jpg" alt="2022-06-27-detailed-hillshading-anywhere-in-the-world-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_2_bf93ab3294.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_2_bf93ab3294.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_2_bf93ab3294.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_2_bf93ab3294.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Add the Terrain RGB layer to any map in QGIS and use the Hillshading renderer to make the landscape appear on your map. Hillshading can be found in the styling panel for terrain layers, just use the dropdown menu to change from the default Singleband to Hillshading.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/723641875?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/723641875?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>I recommend using the following settings to make the landforms stand out:</p><ul><li><strong>Z Factor:</strong> 1.5 - to boost the effect</li><li><strong>Multidirectional:</strong> tick - to make a much more realistic hillshade</li><li><strong>Blending mode:</strong> Multiply - to add light and shadows without hiding the other layers</li><li><strong>Brightness and Contrast:</strong> Adjust them up to suit your layers</li><li><strong>Early resampling:</strong> tick - ensures the effect doesn’t pixelate as you zoom in.</li></ul><h2>Better maps for outdoor activities</h2><p>The Outdoor and Winter layers available in the Plugin also benefit from the new hillshading. Not only do these layers look better than ever, you can modify the hillshading element to boost the effect or make it more subtle depending on how you want your map to look.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_3_8c2fecfa9a.jpg" alt="2022-06-27-detailed-hillshading-anywhere-in-the-world-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_3_8c2fecfa9a.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_3_8c2fecfa9a.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_3_8c2fecfa9a.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_3_8c2fecfa9a.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h3>Global contour lines</h3><p>Terrain RGB does not provide only great hillshading. You can use it for contours as well using the contour renderer.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_4_3a51eb845e.jpg" alt="2022-06-27-detailed-hillshading-anywhere-in-the-world-4.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_4_3a51eb845e.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_4_3a51eb845e.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_4_3a51eb845e.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_06_27_detailed_hillshading_anywhere_in_the_world_4_3a51eb845e.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">Use the same drop-down menu on the styling panel as you did with hillshading to change the rendering.</p><h3>Master QGIS Hillshading Techniques at FOSS4G 2022</h3><p>We will be running a workshop at FOSS4G 2022 Firenze, where you can learn more about making beautiful hillshades in QGIS: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-2022-workshops/talk/UFCLHJ/">QGIS &amp; MapTiler Workshop</a>. As one of the sponsors of FOSS4G we also have a stand there. Make sure you drop by and find out more about our Cloud, Data, Server, and other products and opensource projects.</p><h3>Setting up the plugin</h3><p>Here is a quick 4 step guide to setting up the MapTiler Plugin:</p><ol><li>Get a MapTiler cloud account, they are free to set up and use for non-commercial purposes. Use the following link to sign up or sign in; the process is very simple and only takes a few minutes: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/">Create Account</a>.</li><li>Go to your MapTiler Cloud <strong>Account</strong> page, and click <strong>Credentials</strong> on the left of the interface. Click on the <strong>New Credential</strong> button and copy the token (keep this token private – treat it the same way as a password).</li></ol><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_6_27af2a65eb.jpg" alt="2022-02-22-global-terrain-basemap-for-qgis-6.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_6_27af2a65eb.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_6_27af2a65eb.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_6_27af2a65eb.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_6_27af2a65eb.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><ol start="3"><li>In the MapTiler plugin, paste this token into the account dialog:</li></ol><p><img class="image_resized" style="width:44.7%;" src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_7_b75d086189.png" alt="2022-02-22-global-terrain-basemap-for-qgis-7.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_02_22_global_terrain_basemap_for_qgis_7_b75d086189.png 220w," sizes="100vw" width="220px"></p><ol start="4"><li>After you paste your token, it is saved in your QGIS Authentication database, which you can control using the Authentication manager in the QGIS <strong>Options…</strong> menu.</li></ol><p>If you haven’t used QGIS Authentication manager before, QGIS will ask you for a master authentication password. The master password is used to protect all your connection details and is used by other plugins such as Mergin. You can find out more here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.qgis.org/latest/en/docs/user_manual/auth_system/auth_overview.html">QGIS Docs: Authentication Overview</a></p><h2>More about the MapTiler Plugin for QGIS</h2><ul><li><a href="/qgis-plugin/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The MapTiler Plugin homepage</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020806857-MapTiler-QGIS-plugin">What is the MapTiler QGIS plugin</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/4408609607825-How-to-print-and-show-vector-tiles-in-QGIS-via-MapTiler-plugin">How to use the MapTiler plugin</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/4410789178129-MapTiler-QGIS-plugin-supported-expressions">MapTiler QGIS plugin - supported expressions</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://talks.osgeo.org/foss4g-2022-workshops/talk/UFCLHJ/">Book your place at the FOSS4G 2022 Workshop</a></li></ul>

New version of MapTiler QGIS Plugin 3.0 with detailed global terrain, contour lines, hillshading, and maps using these terrain data for outdoor activities.

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<p>3D Radar visualizations are now possible with <a href="/weather/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Weather</a>, letting you take your weather maps to a new level.&nbsp;</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://player.vimeo.com/video/511582443?background=1&amp;#t=0s"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/511582443?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>Millions of people check weather forecast maps daily. Make sure your users benefit from this cutting-edge feature of our next-generation javascript library, made for rendering weather data as 60FPS animations directly in a web browser.</p><h2>Interactive 3D radar</h2><p>Imagine tracking hurricanes or tornadoes in 3D across space &amp; time, and then pausing the animation to look inside the storm cells… why don’t you try it yourself!<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_2_b29d4f4eab.jpg" alt="2022-06-07-create-amazing-3d-weather-maps-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_2_b29d4f4eab.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_2_b29d4f4eab.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_2_b29d4f4eab.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_2_b29d4f4eab.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/tools/weather/3d/#7.95/23.861/54.939/-7.8/60">TRY IT NOW</a></p><p>With MapTiler Weather, your users can immerse themselves in your weather maps. The 3D radar user interface is optimized for web browsers and touch-display devices.</p><h2>High-resolution weather data</h2><p>Your maps are only as good as your data; this is especially important for 3D radar. To make the best visualizations, high-resolution imagery with many vertical layers are critical.</p><p>We’ve partnered with a premier weather data provider, Meteomatics, to give you extremely precise local forecasts, with a resolution down to a few hundred meters!</p><p>Weather data is the fuel for these visualizations, and we have taken the hard work out of sourcing the best data for your applications.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_3_48b5e2d6c3.jpg" alt="2022-06-07-create-amazing-3d-weather-maps-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_3_48b5e2d6c3.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_3_48b5e2d6c3.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_3_48b5e2d6c3.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_06_07_create_amazing_3d_weather_maps_3_48b5e2d6c3.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">If you want to start making weather maps now, then get in touch:</p><p style="margin-left:calc(var(--bs-gutter-x)/-2);text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/#contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CONTACT US</a></p>

Build animated weather radar maps with MapTiler Weather

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<p>Cadastral Maps are now available from MapTiler Cloud and as data packages for self-hosting. Zoom and pan the maps to highly detailed levels, then pop-up cadastral data onto the screen, such as building names, addresses, land use, and links to official information.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_2_464e8cb878.jpg" alt="2022-05-31-cadastral-maps-with-vector-tiles-2.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_2_464e8cb878.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_2_464e8cb878.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_2_464e8cb878.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_2_464e8cb878.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The styling is familiar for those who use Swisstopo Cadastral maps though we offer the option to switch to an aerial image backdrop.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/cadastre/">TRY CADASTRE</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/cadastre-satellite/">TRY AERIAL</a></p><h2>Vector Cadastral maps</h2><p>Sharp detail even when zoomed right in, our cadastral maps are built with <strong>Vector Tiles</strong>, so you can navigate without losing the detail as you would on a scanned paper map. Vector tiles are also compact and very quick to load, meaning you don’t have to wait for results.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_3_b096d2dedb.jpg" alt="2022-05-31-cadastral-maps-with-vector-tiles-3.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_3_b096d2dedb.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_3_b096d2dedb.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_3_b096d2dedb.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_3_b096d2dedb.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px">The schema for the data is intentionally minimalistic, enough to style the data, identify the land parcel, and link through to the official documentation for the legally valid details, such as ownership information and history. Keeping the detail in the official documentation means the schema will also work with data from any country as we build an international cadastral map.</p><p>The schema is detailed here: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://docs.maptiler.com/schema/cadastre/">https://docs.maptiler.com/schema/cadastre/</a></p><h2>Cadastral survey details</h2><p>Pop up the cadastral data behind the map instantly by clicking on a parcel to get all the information about it.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/714066613?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/714066613?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>Show Building names and addresses, land use, and codes for the official documentation on the maps as you view them. The Cadastre dataset and Cadastre map <strong>cannot be used for any legal action</strong>, so we use the parcel ID to link to the official documentation. With this link, you can access information about who owns the land or buildings currently and historically.</p><p>MapTiler Cadastre can contain data for all the Swiss Cantons; however, only some are open data and available immediately. We can make the other Cantons available to Government organizations or businesses that already hold a license; just <a href="/#contact">contact us</a>.</p><h2>Self-host the cadastre</h2><p>Compact vector data and <a href="/server/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Server</a> software allow you to build your own system for accessing and updating cadastral data. The data is portable enough to be incorporated into mobile apps and devices and <a href="/2022/01/maps-from-postgres-database-onprem/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler Server has PostGIS bindings</a> allowing real-time updates to cadastral data for users in both the office and field.</p><p><a href="/#contact">Contact us</a> for more information.</p><h2>Pan-European cadastral maps</h2><p>MapTiler Cadastre currently has data for Switzerland, with France coming soon. Our schema allows us to provide cross-border cadastral maps for anywhere in Europe and beyond. Please <a href="/#contact">contact us</a> with any requests for more countries or further information.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_4_c1b1b4b41d.jpg" alt="2022-05-31-cadastral-maps-with-vector-tiles-4.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_4_c1b1b4b41d.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_4_c1b1b4b41d.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_4_c1b1b4b41d.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_4_c1b1b4b41d.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><h2>Create your own map</h2><p>MapTiler Cadastre is ready to use from MapTiler Cloud, or you can customize the style to suit your purposes.</p><p>Clicking <strong>Edit Style</strong> in MapTiler Cloud lets you control how all the features appear on your map; you can have a black and white theme or one that matches your app or website’s color scheme.<img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_5_c637951ff4.jpg" alt="2022-05-31-cadastral-maps-with-vector-tiles-5.jpg" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_5_c637951ff4.jpg 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_5_c637951ff4.jpg 500w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_5_c637951ff4.jpg 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2022_05_31_cadastral_maps_with_vector_tiles_5_c637951ff4.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw" width="1000px"></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/cadastre/"> TRY CADASTRE</a> <a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/cadastre-satellite/">TRY AERIAL</a></p><p>MapTiler Cadastre was developed in partnership with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.luucy.ch/">Luucy</a>, a Swiss company that works in the visual urban planning space. Luucy supports early decision-making from designs with their 3D models for investors &amp; decision-makers, from architects and government.</p>

Cadastre maps for your website or app using Vector tiles from MapTiler.

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<p>The second generation of MapLibre GL JS is here! It has been rewritten in TypeScript and maps can be displayed in 3D. All previous apps, styles, and custom maps continue to work and are now 3D-ready.&nbsp;</p><p class="message">Add 3D with one simple line of code using the MapTiler SDK: <a href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/3d-map/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">See how easy adding 3D can be!</a> The <a href="/sdk-javascript/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapTiler SDK</a> extends the functionality of MapLibre and provides an even more user-friendly experience for MapTiler Cloud maps.</p><h2>What is MapLibre GL JS</h2><p>MapLibre GL JS is a JavaScript library that uses WebGL to render interactive maps from vector tiles and <a href="https://maplibre.org/maplibre-gl-js-docs/style-spec/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre styles</a>. It is part of the <a href="https://github.com/maplibre" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre GL ecosystem</a>.</p><p>To learn more about MapLibre check out the article <a href="/news/2021/01/mapbox-gl-open-source-fork/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre: Mapbox GL open-source fork</a></p><h2>What is new in MapLibre 2 - 3D Maps &amp; TypeScript</h2><h2>3D Maps</h2><p>Every map feature works seamlessly with the new 3D terrain option: existing layer types are automatically adjusted and aligned with terrain, and markers clamp to the ground.</p><p>Now you can visualize the elevation of the terrain from a DEM (RGBA tiles) including drawing the tracks, labels, and points.</p><p>To render a 3D terrain, MapLibre creates a triangle mesh, a set of 3D triangles representing the surface. This mesh is created from the terrain data coming from the DEM (RGBA tiles).</p><p>By default, the maps are 2D, but you now have the ability to view your maps in 3D. To activate the 3D option, you have to add a “raster-dem” source that contains the terrain elevations (RGBA tiles) to the map.</p><pre><code class="language-javascript">map.addSource("some id", {
  "type": "raster-dem",
  "url": "https://api.maptiler.com/tiles/terrain-rgb/tiles.json?key=YOUR_API_KEY",
});</code></pre><p>Then you must enable the 3D terrain of the map indicating the data source:</p><pre><code class="language-javascript">map.setTerrain({
  source: "some id"
});</code></pre><p>In the terrain options, in addition to the source, the exaggeration and elevationOffset can be indicated.</p><ul><li><strong>exaggeration:</strong> multiplicator for the elevation. Used to make the terrain more “extreme”. Default <i>1.0</i></li></ul><p>Here is a code example to add terrain with an exaggeration of 2.5x to a map:</p><pre><code class="language-javascript">map.on('load', () =&gt; {
  map.addSource("terrain", {
    "type": "raster-dem",
    "url": "https://api.maptiler.com/tiles/terrain-rgb/tiles.json?key=YOUR_API_KEY",
  });
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    source: "terrain",
    exaggeration: 2.5
  });
});</code></pre><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/github_7cdf71c94b.svg" alt="github.svg"><a href="https://github.com/maptiler/maplibre-gl-js-samples/blob/main/3d-map/code.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">View complete source code on GitHub</a></p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://labs.maptiler.com/samples/web/maplibre-2-3d/outdoor.html?key=eIgS48TpQ70m77qKYrsx"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://labs.maptiler.com/samples/web/maplibre-2-3d/outdoor.html?key=eIgS48TpQ70m77qKYrsx" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p class="message">Check out the step-by-step tutorial about <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/5224821308177" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to build a 3D map with MapLibre v2.0 GL JS</a>. You will learn how to create your first 3D map.</p><h3>TypeScript</h3><p>The entire library has been rewritten into TypeScript.</p><p>The source code quality of the entire MapLibre GL JS has now improved. Thanks to types, developers have fixed several bugs and improved the tests which are now more robust. This makes the code easier to maintain and helps new developers contribute.</p><p>The best news for developers is that the deprecated code has been removed while everything remains compatible at the API level. There is no need for you to change anything if you use the MapLibre JavaScript APIs or existing bindings.</p><p>If you develop large applications in TypeScript yourself and compile them together with MapLibre - you can benefit from defined types present directly in the library - instead of external @types/maplibre-gl. In this case, you should upgrade your code. This approach can also bring benefits in code reduction via tree shaking in the future.</p><h3>Features and improvements</h3><ul><li>Add 3D terrain capabilities.</li><li>Now you can tilt the map over 60 degrees. Add support for unlocked pitch up to 85° (previously 60°). 60 is the default maximum value. If you want to use a higher value you must set the <code>maxPitch</code> property of the map. Example: <code>maxPitch: 85</code>.</li><li>Add option <code>viewport-glyph</code> to <code>text-rotation-alignment</code> which places glyphs along a linestring and rotates them to the x-axis of the viewport.</li><li>Default compact attribution to be open by default to comply with OpenStreetMap Attribution Guidelines.</li><li>Added <code>redraw</code> function to map.</li><li>Cancel pending GeoJSON requests when <code>GeoJSONSource.setData()</code> is called instead of waiting for any pending request to complete before issuing the request for the new URL.</li></ul><h3>Breaking changes</h3><ul><li>Migration to Typescript (some typescript typings have changed).</li><li>Removed all code related to <code>accessToken</code> and Mapbox specific URLs starting with <code>mapbox://</code>. Telemetry and tracking code were removed.</li><li>Removed <code>baseApiUrl</code> as it was used only for Mapbox related URLs.</li><li>Removed <code>version</code> from the public API</li><li>Deprecated Internet Explorer is no longer supported from this release.</li><li>Stopped supporting Chrome 49-65. Chrome 66+ is now required. For Chrome 49-65 support use version 1.15.2.</li></ul><p>See all the changes in the new version in the <a href="https://github.com/maplibre/maplibre-gl-js/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md#200" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">CHANGELOG</a></p><h2>The MapLibre community</h2><p>All these changes and improvements were possible thanks to the effort and collaboration of the community. Special thanks to <a href="https://github.com/prozessor13" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@prozessor13</a> for adding the option to make 3D maps and to <a href="https://github.com/wipfli" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@wipfli</a>, <a href="https://github.com/HarelM" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@HarelM</a>, <a href="https://github.com/acalcutt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@acalcutt</a>, <a href="https://github.com/vanilla-lake" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@vanilla-lake</a>, and <a href="https://github.com/rendrom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@rendrom</a> among others for their contributions.</p><p>The community decided to create the MapLibre project to avoid community fragmentation and to join efforts in development and maintenance. Read the story and technical details at <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/news/2021/01/mapbox-gl-open-source-fork/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre: Mapbox GL open-source fork - MapTiler</a></p><p>MapTiler has been involved in the project from the beginning; as part of the steering committee, contributing to the website, creating documentation, maintaining the SDK, etc.</p><p>To find out more, visit the <a href="https://maplibre.org/community/#1.39/17.4/4.4" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">community page</a>.&nbsp;</p><h2>Useful links</h2><ul><li><a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/5224821308177" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">How to build a 3D map with MapLibre v2.0 GL JS - MapTiler</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.maptiler.com/maplibre-gl-js/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Get Started With MapLibre GL JS - Tutorials</a></li><li><a href="https://maplibre.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre - Open Maps SDKs</a></li><li><a href="/news/2019/02/what-are-vector-tiles-and-why-you-should-care/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">What are vector tiles and why you should&nbsp;care – MapTiler</a></li><li><a href="/news/2021/01/mapbox-gl-open-source-fork/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre: Mapbox GL open-source fork – MapTiler</a></li><li><a href="/news/2021/06/maplibre-gl-native-open-source-mobile-sdk-for-android-and-ios/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MapLibre GL Native: open-source mobile SDK for Android and iOS – MapTiler Mobile</a></li></ul>

The second generation of MapLibre GL JS is here!  It has been rewritten in TypeScript and maps can be displayed in 3D. All previous apps, styles, and custom maps continue to work and are now 3D-ready.

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