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Google Maps

Enable Google Maps as a base layer under Menu › Google Maps. Geo-calibrated SVG maps can sit on top of Google Maps; MapSVG positions them automatically.

Prerequisites

You need two Google API keys. Follow How to get Google API keys.

Uncalibrated SVG files cannot use Google Maps — the editor shows a warning in that case. For overlays, see Google Map with custom SVG.

Options

FieldDescription
EnableTurn Google Maps on for this map.
Search for a locationJump the Google Map to an address (editor helper). To lock the view as the initial position, use Menu › Settings › Position › Set current.
Map languageLanguage for Google Map labels and address search results. Save the map and reload the page to apply.
Map typeRoad, Satellite, Hybrid, or Terrain.
Map stylePreset styles (Default, Silver, Retro, Dark, Night, Blue) or Custom. Styles apply to Road and Terrain types. You can import JSON styles from Snazzy Maps.

API key errors: see the Error Dictionary (CLIENT Google key messages) and the Google API key guide.