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In order to create a topographic representation of any region in the world as a 3D map model, expensive 3D mapping software is no longer required. With 3D-Mapper you can generate and edit a 3D relief map online in just a few minutes without any 3D or other technical knowledge. Unlike with Google 3D map, Google Earth 3D map or 3D map Bing in 3D map view, not only regions can be explored with 3D-Mapper, but you can also save defined areas and export them for various purposes. For this there’s created a topographic 3D map of the selected area first. Then this 3D terrain can be styled with various design tools and upgraded to an interactive 3D map by using additional information on pins and labels.

3D Relief Map Download

The final 3D map can be downloaded as a 3D file (gltf / glb / stl / obj) and edited with most of the common 3D software. For an easy import into Blender you can also download our free Blender add-on.

If you want the final result to be a 3D map print, the map can be exported as a high-res PNG image with transparent background. For a 3D print or a CNC milling it can also be exported as a STL or OBJ file.

In order to embed the 3D map on your own website, you can download the map as an Embed Set. This set can be embedded on almost every website via iFrame without any problems. And on a WordPress site this can be done even much easier and more convenient with our free WordPress plugin.

You can also download a texture set of your map. The set consist of the PNG images of the 3D map surface texture (satellite or OSM) and the respective grayscale heightmap in the best possible resolution. These high-res images can be used, for example, to replace the low-res images in the embed set. But they can also be used to create 3D models in other apps like our 3D map generator and Adobe Photoshop, for example.

What is a 3D map

A 3D map is a digital or physical representation of an area that includes information about its height, depth and width. Unlike a 2D map that shows only the length and width of an area, a 3D map allows you to see the height or elevation of features like mountains, valleys or seas. It provides a more realistic and detailed view of the terrain or environment, which can be useful for a range of applications like navigation, urban planning and simulation.

What are the sizes of the texture sets

The size of the download image depends on the resolution of the used screen. To get the largest possible size, we recommend to use to switch to full screen view when selecting the map section. Depending on the screen resolution the heightmap and the respective texture can reach a size of 4.000 x 3.000 px and more

Why is my 3D map not of good quality

The resolution of the 3D map preview is considerably lower (max. 1.000 x 1.000 px) as in the actual download in order to reduce loading times.
Texture and Heightmap Sets will be exported in the highest possible resolution. If you need higher resolution maps, you need to replace the textures. To do this, download the Heightmap + Textures Set of the respective map.

Note: The resolution of the maps depends on the map provider. Satellite maps are currently available up to zoom level 13z, respectively up to 18z for the US and Europe. OpenStreet maps are available up to 18z and OpenTopo maps up to 17z. We have no influence on the quality of these maps.