Tell stories that move
Create immersive, interactive stories on maps. Add waypoints, photos, text overlays, and cinematic animations — then share with a single link.
Features
Everything you need to create map stories
A complete toolkit for building interactive, cinematic map experiences.
Interactive Waypoints
Drop waypoints on the map to mark locations. Each captures camera position, zoom, bearing, and pitch.
Animated Routes
Connect waypoints with driving routes or curved arcs. The camera follows your path as it flies between locations.
Rich Media Overlays
Add photos and videos as draggable overlays. Resize, reposition, and choose from multiple shapes and styles.
Styled Text Overlays
Place custom text anywhere on the map with 76+ style templates across 8 categories. Control fonts, colors, shadows, and transitions.
Camera Animations
Choose from 13 camera animations like orbit, spiral, flyover, route, and cinematic. Create dramatic reveals.
Custom Markers
Style each waypoint marker with 8 different styles including custom images and emoji. Make every stop unique.
Multiple Map Styles
Switch between satellite, streets, light, and dark map styles to match the mood of your story.
AI Tour Generation
Describe a story or theme and AI generates complete tours with waypoints, text overlays, and styled content.
3D Globe & Terrain
View your story on a 3D globe with terrain elevation. Gradually reveal locations as viewers move through your tour.
One-Link Sharing
Publish your story and share it with a single link. Viewers get a cinematic experience on any device.
Embeddable ToursSoon
Embed your tours on any website with a customizable iframe. Set dimensions, autoplay, and style to fit your site.
How it works
From idea to published story in minutes
Pick locations, style your content, and share — all from one screen.
Create
Drop waypoints on the map and set camera angles for each location.
Customize
Add photos, text overlays, routes, animations, and choose map styles.
Preview
Watch your story with smooth camera transitions, route animations, and media reveals.
Share
Publish, share with a link, or embed on any website.
Use cases
Built for every kind of story
Whether you are documenting a trip, teaching a lesson, or sharing a photo journey — Mapinlay brings your story to life on the map.
Travel Stories
Document trips with photos, animated routes, and text overlays at each stop.
Historical Tours
Walk viewers through historical events tied to real locations.
Photo Journeys
Showcase photography portfolios pinned to where each shot was taken.
City Guides
Create visual neighborhood guides with photos and animated routes between your favorite spots.
Educational Content
Teach geography, culture, or science with interactive map lessons.
Event Recaps
Relive races, road trips, or adventures with animated routes and photos at each stop.
Ready to tell your story?
Start creating your first interactive map story today.