Resources
Guides, tutorials, and updates
Everything we've learned making vector maps for print, production, and laser cutting – collected in one place.
How to vectorize a map (in seconds)
Forget low-resolution screenshots and hours of manual tracing. Vectorize maps in seconds with MapVG.
Where to get a vector map file for laser cutting (no tracing required)
Making a laser cut map? Export a layered SVG map in seconds – true vectors, organised layers, free to try.
Flat vs layered SVG maps – which file should you use?
Every vector map export from MapVG contains two SVG files: flat and layered. Which should you choose?
Can you convert Google Maps into a vector map?
Google Maps has its limits. But there's a better solution to vector maps.
How to make a custom map poster
Learn how to turn any location into a custom map poster – easy and fast in 3 simple steps.
How to create a custom vector map for Adobe Illustrator
The fastest and easiest way to an editable vector Illustrator map for personal and commercial projects.
MapVG is in public beta – here's what that means
MapVG is live (with few limitations). Here's a transparent look at where things stand.
Pixels vs paths: A designer's guide to vector maps
Learn the difference between raster images and vector files, and its importance when designing with maps.
Founder story: Why I built MapVG
From frustration to inspiration: The story of a map-to-SVG tool that should have been built years ago.
Why editable vector maps are so hard to find (and where to get them from)
The design tool gap nobody talks about: Where to find accurate, editable maps for creative projects.
Introducing MapVG – the tool for generating clean vector maps
The easiest way to turn any location on Earth into a quality, editable vector map in a matter of seconds.