To make a map video, sign in, open Map video, keep the free vector source, enter places as longitude and latitude or upload a GPX track, choose an animation and export MP4. The default MapLibre and OpenFreeMap option needs no Maps API key or payment account. It draws a new map animation; it does not turn an audio recording into a travel route.
See a real free-map export
A 60-second original demonstration of a Paris–Rome–Athens map animation with real OpenFreeMap vector maps, flight arcs, distance counter and original instrumental music. The arc is illustrative, not a recorded flight.
Public demo: example city coordinates, English map labels and original instrumental music. No user uploads. The video retains OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap attribution.
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Choose between a route illustration and a recorded GPS track
For a travel recap, add cities in their intended order and enter WGS-84 longitude and latitude. Flight mode draws a great-circle arc between stops; it does not look up flights, validate airline routes or prove that a journey happened. For a walk, ride or drive that you recorded, upload your GPX or a LineString GeoJSON instead. The uploaded line takes priority over the illustrative stop connections. Check the start and end coordinates and rename the labels before generating.
Choose a story: flight, journey, pins or region
The seven modes are location reveal, places and pins, flight route, route journey, multi-stop trip, hub and destinations, and region highlight. A flight connects cities; a hub shows one origin reaching several destinations. Location reveal frames one place with a coordinate card. Region highlight needs your own closed Polygon or MultiPolygon GeoJSON. A city search result is not an administrative boundary, so the tool does not invent one. Track and region uploads are limited to 2 MB, and a project has up to 20 stops.
Make the map readable with style and camera settings
Choose one of 11 vector themes, including dark, light, gray, journal, vintage, neon, ink and blueprint. Set the route color, line width and vehicle icon; use short labels with enough contrast. Portrait 9:16 suits mobile stories, landscape 16:9 gives a long route more room, and square 1:1 is useful for compact posts. Preview the world-zoom introduction and final overview. Route and trip modes offer camera follow and a return journey. GPX elevation charts only appear when the file contains valid height samples; the tool does not estimate missing heights.
Add music and export an MP4
Use a soundtrack that you own or may publish, or enable the original instrumental option. An uploaded soundtrack repeats and fades to match the selected video duration; it does not determine the places or route. Map projects skip speech recognition. Exports run from 8 to 90 seconds, at 720p or 1080p and 24 or 30 fps, with H.264 video and AAC when audio is present. Preview the result and download the completed project within 24 hours. Google sign-in is required, and the shared queue and hourly generation limits still apply.
Understand what the free map includes
The default source supplies real vector streets and place labels through MapLibre and OpenFreeMap, with no Maps API key or billing account. Satellite photographs, Google terrain styles, address search and real road planning are separate optional Google services and are only available after the site operator configures them. In the free editor, use coordinates, sample itineraries or your own GPX. Basemap labels prefer English with local names as fallback; your own stop labels can use another language. A GPX records a path but does not provide live traffic or turn-by-turn navigation.
Keep attribution and plan for download limits
The exported video keeps OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap credits and the copyright URL visible. Keep those credits when sharing or editing the result. The renderer prepares a bounded map area before exporting, then uses a local cache instead of requesting map data for every frame. A video is limited to 1,500 tiles and 45 MB of map data; the service may ask you to lower the zoom or reduce the area. Public map availability is not guaranteed. Larger production workloads need a suitable map-data hosting arrangement rather than repeated downloads that evade the limits.
Review the route and protect your location information
Check that longitude and latitude are in the right order and that the route crosses the expected countries or ocean. A flight arc is a design element, while an uploaded GPS line retains the source geometry. The selected map provider receives requests for the displayed area. Your project, track and soundtrack are private to your account and authenticated site administrators; completed files expire after 24 hours and previews after 30 minutes. The public demonstration on this page uses example city coordinates and original music, with no user uploads.
Common questions
Can I turn GPX into a video without a Google Maps key?
Yes. Select the free vector source, choose Route journey, upload a WGS-84 GPX up to 2 MB and preview the track. Choose the frame, camera and soundtrack, then export MP4. Elevation needs valid height samples in the file.
Is a map API subscription needed for the free version?
No Maps API subscription or billing account is needed for the default vector source. The website requires Google sign-in and applies queue, hourly and map-download limits. Server computing and bandwidth are still needed to run the service.
Can I remove the map credits?
Keep the map-data attribution visible in the finished video. Free exports use OpenStreetMap and OpenMapTiles data; any configured Google imagery has its own attribution and usage terms.
Why is satellite unavailable in the free map?
The free source contains vector map data rather than satellite photographs. Satellite and hybrid options require the optional Google Maps configuration; a vector theme is not a substitute for satellite imagery.