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Tom Armitage

@mapnavtom.bsky.social

Data Viz, Maps & GIS. Tech Writer for MapTiler. FOSS4G UK 2019 Co-Chair. Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh GeoSciences. Views are all mine.

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We've updated our #Dataviz basemap style with improved content, simplified layering, and Clearer cartography! Find out more: maptiler.link/4ab1jFs

04.02.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Render 3.51M splats as 17k. ๐Ÿ“‰ New LoDs for GeoSplats allow the scene to load with just 0.2% of the original data, maintaining visual context on any device.

Read the technical update: maptiler.link/4adEH8B

#GeoSplats #TechUpdate #GaussianSplatting

12.02.2026 16:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Get precise results for searches on US addresses, even when typed in a natural way as they appear on business cards. Allow your users to include additional information, such as floors, suites, and apartment numbers.

Read more: maptiler.link/4qJIxMh

13.02.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ„๏ธ CALLING ALL MAP MAKERS! โ„๏ธ

Designers, GIS Wizards, and Cartographers - itโ€™s time to build the ultimate Winter Games maps. ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธโœจ

๐Ÿ† Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring maps!
๐ŸŽฎ All skill levels welcome!

Join our Discord for details: maptiler.link/4t41PxA

03.02.2026 15:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Intelligent building searches understand international differences. Our geocoding engine knows that a โ€œ/โ€ can mean a house on two land parcels in France and one at an intersection in Ukraine. Get intelligent address searching for your maps and location services. Find out more: maptiler.link/3ZJpB4q

02.02.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Buildings tileset is a great expansion for pro-level cartography:

- Stable IDs for SDK integration

- 3D attributes (height/roof type)

- Facade & roof colors

- High-precision geometry on zoom 15

Read more at maptiler.link/49izwnh

29.01.2026 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Privacy is in our DNA. It matters for our online service, but for critical infrastructure, we provide an on-premises map server where you have full control over privacy.

Learn more: maptiler.link/49KKWjZ

#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026

28.01.2026 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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From Bentley Microstation to the web in one step. You can now upload Microstation drawings directly to the Cloud. Just check the 'Enable Georeferencing' box in your PDF driver settings to ensure your designs align perfectly with the map.

Learn more at maptiler.link/4ssu5d5

27.01.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Upgrade your user experience with OpenStreetMap Dark, a familiar style designed for the night. Whether it's for late-night browsing or dim environments, your users can now navigate without the eyestrain!

Find out more at maptiler.link/4b9H2SP

21.01.2026 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Globe maps are more immersive with the right atmosphere. New functionality is now available to define the look of Space and the Planetary Halo for your maps. You can fully customize these effects directly in the Map Designer.

Read more: maptiler.link/44VnSfJ

13.01.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Keep track of your map data downloads from the dashboard with MapTiler. All team members have access and you can even restart large downloads using Wget!

Keep track of your map data downloads from the dashboard with MapTiler. All team members have access and you can even restart large downloads using Wget!

Manage your downloads with MapTiler Server. Whether you need a standard dataset or a bespoke tile set, all your data is available on the Downloads page. Remember, you can also download the data via CLI and use Wget to make those extra-large files resumable!

15.01.2026 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The newly released Buildings tileset is a high-detail expansion for our latest map styles, allowing you to style individual structures and pinpoint entrances without sacrificing base map performance.

To learn more, read maptiler.link/4qkpCrq

14.01.2026 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Turn static GeoPDFs into web maps instantly! Drag & drop your engineering, construction, and infrastructure drawings directly to the Cloud (or use the API). They are processed immediately, ready to be displayed on the web or in mobile apps.

Read more: maptiler.link/4ssu5d5

08.01.2026 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Keep track of your map data downloads from the dashboard with MapTiler. All team members have access and you can even restart large downloads using Wget!

Keep track of your map data downloads from the dashboard with MapTiler. All team members have access and you can even restart large downloads using Wget!

Custom data packages can be essential to your business, but only if you can keep track of them. MapTiler Serverโ€™s dashboard contains all your orders, even the bespoke data packages you specially order, so the whole team has access. No more hunting around old emails to find the link!

07.01.2026 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Developer Advocate, Wladimir Szczerban, shares his highlights from GeoCamp 2025, the annual conference for the Spanish OSGeo and OpenStreetMap communities.

Read the blog: maptiler.link/4qleNVz

05.01.2026 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Wishing you a very #HappyNewYear for 2026 from everyone at MapTiler. We look forward to seeing all the amazing #maps you create with us over the next 12 months!

01.01.2026 12:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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As #2025 comes to a close, we look back at our favorite moments.

Catch our year in review in Petr Pridalโ€™s keynote. None of this would have been possible without our amazing clients and community. Thank you for a great year!

Watch the full keynote here: maptiler.link/4aPkxSP

31.12.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The new Base map style serves as a foundation for innovation. The upcoming map density slider will let users adjust the map's generalization. You'll be able to gradually increase or decrease the number of labels, icons, and features.

Read more at maptiler.link/4prpAxr

26.12.2025 11:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Set a halo effect and add space to your globe map with just one line of code in the MapTiler SDK. You can further customize the look by adding complex radial gradients or using custom images for the space background.

For details, read the documentation: maptiler.link/3KBeWVS

29.12.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our Landscape map offers a hand-crafted look with machine precision. Inspired by Swiss cartography, we trained advanced machine learning algorithms to mimic the artistic hand-drawn hillshading of a skilled mapmaker, so we can offer it on a global map.

Find out more at maptiler.link/3KT7KV2

30.12.2025 16:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Mappy Christmas from everyone at MapTiler!

#MappyChristmas #HappyChristmas2025

25.12.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Note to self: Next time, just steal #Christmas from a 5-mile radius. My calves are burning."๐Ÿ˜ซ

We mapped the #Grinch following Santaโ€™s footsteps: Itโ€™s a lot of exercise & joy. He hates it. Youโ€™ll love it.

See the worldโ€™s grumpiest trek here: maptiler.link/4s4LM29

#BahHumbug

24.12.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What was the failure that led to the creation of MapTiler? Where did Connect 25 host, Tom Armitage, first meet the CEO, Petr Pridal? And what makes Petr most proud of the company?

Find the answers in this short Q&A session: maptiler.link/3MFZFDG

22.12.2025 16:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Experience a significant boost to map legibility with the latest Streets upgrade. Thanks to a refined road hierarchy, widened roads across all zoom levels, and localized shields, the design is truly intuitive.

See how your logistics and fleet management apps can benefit: maptiler.link/48xZS4v

19.12.2025 13:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Meet the next generation of MapTiler maps!

Our Lead Cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, reveals the details behind the new Streets, Landscape, and Base map styles. Find out how they were designed and what makes them unique.

Read the full story: www.maptiler.com/news/2025/10...

18.12.2025 17:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Another milestone for us at Icelandic Met Office ๐ŸŽ‰

This week we launched a new site with #avalanche forecasts/conditions, incl. recent avalanches. A major update was required in the background, migrating to #Postgres, building APIs and of course the website handled by our friends at Origo & Metall.

17.12.2025 23:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Every 3 hrs. we produce 219 tile-sets. This makes up a 3-day forecast with wind, temperature and precipitation and deliver that to our users. Then we rinse and repeat.

This pipeline uses @maptiler.bsky.social Engine + Upload API + Cloud + SDK JS with Weather+ with great success and stability.

14.12.2025 10:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Serve modern maps to legacy systems that are up to 20 years old! Updated on-premises rasterization is now available on all platforms with Server.

Read more: maptiler.link/44orJl7

17.12.2025 16:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Watch Jaroslav Polacek introduce GeoSplats, MapTilerโ€™s innovation in photorealistic 3D web maps.

Weโ€™re pushing the limits of the current technology and delivering a true-to-life 3D view.

See the demo & join beta: maptiler.link/4iQihge

16.12.2025 16:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What challenges are public sector map creators facing?

Tom Armitage asks Christian Wohlert (ETH Zurich), Sebastian Denier (swisstopo) & @ragnarheidar.bsky.social (Icelandic Met Office).

Get the full insight: maptiler.link/4aL9R7K

13.12.2025 16:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

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