Can the vector output be edited directly in Illustrator?

Yes. PDF export ships real vector paths with clean layers and embedded fonts. Paths, colors, labels — everything editable.

Can I save and reuse my own styles?

Yes. Color palettes, style adjustments, and typography preferences are saved per workspace. Everything is back on your next map.

How does mapstudio compare to MAPublisher?

MAPublisher is an Illustrator plugin with a subscription model and a GIS workflow. mapstudio creates the map via text input and delivers a finished vector PDF — no plugin, no subscription, no GIS knowledge required.

Do I need GIS knowledge?

No. Maps are created from natural language ('US west coast with Highway 1 stops'). If you have GIS skills, you can import and fine-tune — but it's not required.

What does a map cost?

From €19 per download at volume. Creating and iterating are free — you only pay on the final export.

For designers & freelancers

Vector maps without a MAPublisher subscription.

Editable maps straight into Illustrator or Affinity. You only pay for what you actually export. No subscription, no GIS learning curve.

Pay-per-download · Vector output for Illustrator + Affinity · Commercial license included

Sample vector map: US west coast route with named locations

US west coastAtlas style

Pain → Solution

MAPublisher costs €600/year and assumes a GIS background. OpenStreetMap export is plugin hell. Drawing maps by hand eats hours.

mapstudio delivers print-ready vector maps in minutes — via text input, editable straight in Illustrator. No subscription, no GIS knowledge, just what you actually need.

On the job

Typical task: a map for an editorial spread

Enter the brief

"US west coast: Los Angeles to Seattle, highlights along Highway 1."

Style tuning

Atlas, Relief, or Flat. Adjust the palette to the editorial layout — right in the browser.

Open in Illustrator

Download the PDF vector, open in Illustrator or Affinity — layers and paths are editable, fonts embedded.

From idea to editable vector map in under 10 minutes. Iterations cost nothing.

Capabilities

Built for designer workflows

Editable vector

PDF vector with clean layers and real paths — opens directly in Adobe Illustrator and Affinity Designer.

Style adjustments

Atlas, Relief, Flat — three curated styles as a starting point. Palette adjustable per map or per workspace.

Pay-per-download

No subscription, no software license. Pay only for the maps you actually need — from €19 per download.

License for clients

Commercial license with each download. Client projects covered — print, digital, ads.

FAQ

Common questions

Editable vector map. In minutes.

Creating costs nothing. You pay on download — with a commercial license and clean vector paths for Illustrator.