Can I import my StepMap maps directly?

A direct StepMap import is not yet available. The fastest path: describe the route in natural language — the AI lays out the stops, and we fine-tune from there. Usually faster than a manual import.

Is the price comparable to StepMap?

Yes. Pay-per-download model with volume discounts from €19/map. Creating and iterating are free — you only pay on final export. Full pricing on the pricing page.

What export formats do I get?

PDF (vector, editable in Illustrator and Affinity), PNG, JPEG, and WebP up to 5,000×5,000 px. All formats are in the same download — one commercial license for print and digital.

How does the commercial license work — e.g. for travel catalogs or ads?

The commercial license for print, digital, ads, and social is included with each download. No separate purchase, no hidden fees.

Can I adjust maps after I've downloaded them?

Yes, any time. Maps stay in your workspace and can be re-exported as often as you want — different language, different style, different colors — at no extra cost.

StepMap alternative

A StepMap alternative — modern editor, print-ready in minutes.

Same pay-per-download model. Atlas-grade styles instead of the generic look. AI-assisted workflow instead of point-by-point clicking.

Pay-per-download · Atlas style · Print and digital license included

Sample mapstudio map: southern Africa with safari lodges, named regions, and route

Southern Africa journeyAtlas style

Why switch

If you build professional travel maps for catalogs or magazines, StepMap shows its age: dated editor, no AI support, limited style options.

mapstudio keeps the pay-per-download model you know from StepMap — and adds a modern editor, AI-assisted route building, and Atlas styles that are cartographically more precise.

What switching looks like

What changes when you switch

Same entry point

No subscription required, no forced account before your first map. Creating is free, you pay only on download.

Workflow via text

Instead of placing points one by one: describe the route in natural language — "Mediterranean route: Genoa, Barcelona, Rome" — and the AI builds the map.

Vector output

Editable PDF for Illustrator and Affinity, plus high-resolution PNG for the web. Both from one workspace, one license.

Comparable pricing

From €19 per download at volume. Creating and iterating are free — same model you know, with a better output.

Capabilities

What's different at mapstudio

Atlas-grade quality

Cartographically precise, professional look. Curated styles (Atlas, Relief, Flat) instead of the generic web aesthetic.

AI workflow

Route from text — the AI lays out the stops and the line. No click-through-the-map.

Vector export

PDF with real paths for Illustrator, plus PNG/JPEG/WebP up to 5,000×5,000 px. All in one download.

Pay-per-download

Same model as StepMap — with a modern editor on top. No subscription, no platform lock-in.

FAQ

Common questions when switching

Try your first map for free — no subscription.

Creating is free. You pay only on download — with a commercial license for print and digital.