Create your first Location map

The location map is useful for pinpointing the location of events using customizable markers.

To create a location map

From the Projects page, go to Create new Project, and then select Location map to start the map wizard

The location map wizard

The location map wizard guides you through the entire creation process, allowing you to easily configure markers, themes, and regions, and finally publish your project to your chosen platform.

Step 1: Choose your style

In the first step, select a predefined map style (Map Design). These styles are customized to align with your organization's branding.

Step 2: Adding markers and regions

On the Data step, you have three distinct methods for inserting your location data:

2.1. Add data through search

Use the search bar at the top of the screen to quickly find locations:

Search for a place (e.g., city, address, landmark).
From the search results, click to either add a marker or select a region.

2.2. Import Data from a File

If you have pre-existing geographical data, you can import it using the panel on the left side. everviz location maps supports the following file types:

GeoJSON
TopoJSON
KML
KMZ
GPX

2.3 Add data directly on the map

For manual placement, you can interact directly with the map preview:

Right-click on any spot on the map to open a context menu.
Use this menu to easily add markers, define regions, and more.

Customize markers and regions

Once overlays are added to your map, you can customize their appearance in the Features section on the left-hand panel. All available options for customization have been configured within the design system to ensure content creators can easily maintain your brand consistency.

Step 3: Customize your map

In the third step of the wizard, you can fine-tune your map's appearance and functionality. Please note that the available customization settings are governed by your active map template, meaning your options may vary based on what has been configured for your team.

3.1 Map Style

This section allows you to control the visual design and interactivity of your map.

(The screenshot below displays all features activated to illustrate their appearance on the map.)

Fullscreen control: Enable this option if you want the reader to be able to open the published map in full-screen mode.
Scale control: Turn on to display a scale bar directly on the map.
Minimap: Activate the minimap to provide geographical context, showing the current map view's location in relation to a larger geographical area.

3.2. Animation

Select one of the predefined zoom presets to configure the animation. Click Play to preview how the chosen zoom effect will appear when the map loads.

3.3 Map Layers

This section allows you to toggle (turn on and off) various map elements. The specific options available here are determined by your current map template and the permissions configured for your account.

Step 4: Publish your map

In the last step of the wizard, you are ready to publish your completed map to your preferred platform. You have the flexibility to publish as an interactive graphic (online), for Social Media, PDF/Print, Video, or Live Video.

For more options, click the Continue in Editor button. More information about our map editor can be found here.