Power user capabilities
Built for cinematographers
MapFlyover automates the complex math of 3D spatial mapping so you can focus on the narrative. Connect professional data layers to create stunning cinematic content.
Automated scene synthesis
Convert timestamps into camera paths automatically. No manual coordinate entry required.
3D flyover engine
Flight paths that simulate professional cinematic drone footage with parabolic easing.
Global boundaries
Real GIS administrative borders for cities, states, and national parks — not an approximated shape.
Narration sync
Camera arrivals land precisely when your audio track mentions a location name.
High-res Mapbox data
Support for premium Mapbox satellite imagery, giving your export true 4K-grade texture detail.
Local rendering
Export MP4 videos directly in your browser using local FFmpeg processing — no render queue.
Vertical and landscape
Optimized layouts for TikTok (9:16) and YouTube (16:9) from one project file.
Custom camera
Full control over pitch, bearing, and orbit speed per scene.
On-screen stats
Dynamic data cards that pull real numbers and highlights directly from your narration script.
How the engine actually works
Paste a script with timestamps. Our engine reads when each location is mentioned and builds a full scene sequence — camera angle, arrival timing, and on-screen data — around your narration, not the other way around. You are never manually placing a camera; you are editing a video that already exists.
Why real boundaries matter
Most map animation software draws an approximate circle around a location. MapFlyover resolves the actual administrative boundary — a real city limit, a real national park perimeter — from live geographic data. A city and a national park are recognized as genuinely different kinds of places.
Compared to Google Earth Studio
Google Earth Studio remains a powerhouse for manual animation, but access is gated through an application process. MapFlyover has no waiting list — sign up and start building immediately. While Earth Studio requires manual keyframing, our engine builds the full sequence from your script first.
Built for how you already work
No render queue
Export happens on your machine, in your browser, the moment you are ready.
No timeline scrubbing
The engine handles initial camera placement; you only adjust a scene if needed.
One script, two formats
Build once, export both a vertical short-form cut and a landscape long-form cut.
Open studio access
Create an account and start immediately with no approval delay.
Frequently asked questions
Does MapFlyover use real map data?
Yes. We use real satellite imagery and real geographic boundary data — not generated or approximated terrain.
Can I control the camera manually?
Yes — every scene's pitch, bearing, zoom, and timing can be opened and adjusted individually after the engine generates the initial pass.
What imagery provider does MapFlyover use?
Mapbox satellite imagery, utilizing your own Mapbox API token.
Can I export in 4K?
Export quality depends on your Mapbox imagery tier and local rendering settings — premium Mapbox satellite layers support high-resolution detail.