Create your own maps

Mapforge lets you create and share individual maps. You can build your own unique maps by layering your data onto various base maps. Collaborate in real-time just like editing a document together online and share your maps.

Mapforge.org is free to use and available as open-source for self-hosting, giving you full control over your data.

Map tools

Use these features to create your customized map:

Choose from different vector and raster base maps: Streets, satellite, topographic, biking, 3D houses etc.
Import/Export: Supports GeoJSON, GPX, KML
Advanced Styling: Customize colors, symbols, labels, (3D) polygons and more
Image Upload: Add your pictures as icons and in descriptions
3D Terrain: View your trail with realistic elevation

Collaboration

Work with others and stream map changes to all connected clients

Live updates: Map changes are synchronized via websockets
Login: Have your maps assigned to your account
Access control: Decide to share map with view-only or edit permissions

Cross platform

Use Mapforge with different clients + apps

Responsive Design: Works well both desktop and mobile
Map your track: Use µlogger to visualize and share your tracks live

Open Source

Standing on the shoulders of giants

Used open source projects: Ruby on Rails for the backend, MapLibre GL JS and OpenStreetMap for the frontend, mapbox-gl-draw , Turf.js , Openrouteservice as helping libraries.
Self-Hosted Solution: You can use Mapforge either on mapforge.org , or deploy it in your own infrastructure