GBMAPS.COMThe map maker’s handbook
Open the map maker ↗ Choose a map

A little guidance. A better map.

Make the map
you have in mind.

From your first coloured territory to the finished print. Real panels, numbered pointers and plain-English help for the things you can click, drag and change.

Postcode map around York and Hull with coloured territories and a matching legend.
101 illustrated & practical topics742 controls & explanationsNew here? Start with your first map →
Areas, districts or sectors?See the shapes, understand the postcode and choose the right map.

What would you like to do?

Looking at a particular menu?

Use Import Excel directly below START HERE for a postcode list, or start with territory names and colour the map by hand. The topic list also covers the other menus, saving and your file manager. Open a topic and match the numbered circles to the explanations beside the picture.

START HERE · Key Settings · Map details · On Google · Saved maps

A quick answer

Pictures use example maps and expanded menus. Your available layers, access options and prices can differ. This handbook describes the classic editor; maps marked pro open in VectorMaps.

Panel detail

Select a number to read its explanation. For small text, choose Actual size and scroll across the picture.

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