Create immersive, interactive stories on maps. Add waypoints, photos, text overlays, and cinematic animations — then share with a single link.
Features
A complete toolkit for building interactive, cinematic map experiences — no coding required.
Drop waypoints on the map to mark locations. Each waypoint captures camera position, zoom, bearing, and pitch for cinematic perspectives.
Connect waypoints with animated route lines. Viewers follow your path as the camera smoothly flies between locations.
Add photos and videos as draggable overlays on the map. Resize, reposition, and choose from multiple shapes and styles.
Place custom text anywhere on the map with 49+ style templates. Control fonts, colors, shadows, outlines, and animations.
Choose from 12 camera animations like orbit, spiral, flyover, and cinematic. Control speed and create dramatic reveals.
Switch between satellite, streets, terrain, dark, and more. Each waypoint can have its own map style for visual variety.
Describe a story or theme and AI generates complete tours with waypoints, text overlays, and styled content instantly.
Highlight states, provinces, and cities on the map with colored boundaries. Select multiple regions per waypoint.
View your story on a 3D globe with terrain elevation. Enable fog of war to reveal locations as viewers progress.
Reorder waypoints, drag media panels, and reposition text overlays directly on the map with intuitive controls.
Publish your story and share it with a single link. Viewers get a full cinematic experience on any device.
How it works
The editor is designed to be intuitive. Pick locations, style your content, and share — all from one screen.
Open the editor and drop waypoints on the map. Set camera angles for each location.
Add photos, text overlays, animations, and choose map styles. Use AI to generate content.
Watch your story play back with smooth camera transitions, animated routes, and media reveals.
Publish and share your story with a link. Anyone can explore it on any device.
Use cases
Whether you are documenting a trip, teaching a lesson, or sharing a photo journey — Mapinlay brings your story to life on the map.
Document trips with photos, routes, and narration at each stop.
Walk viewers through historical events tied to real locations.
Showcase photography portfolios pinned to where each shot was taken.
Create neighborhood guides with recommendations and insider tips.
Teach geography, culture, or science with interactive map lessons.
Relive races, road trips, or adventures with map-based timelines.
Start creating your first interactive map story today. Free to use, no credit card required.