How can I upload my own icon, image or SVG?

This documentation is always evolving.

This article focuses on Mapcreator Next and its features. For details about the previous version of Mapcreator, click here.

In case you want to add a logo or image to your mapping project, you can import this element as an SVG. Simply drag and drop your SVG into Mapcreator Next, for it to automatically appear on your map.

Once the SVG is added to your map, you can select it by clicking on it to open the ‘’Styling’’ menu. Here, you can determine the size, rotation, add a label, turn on collision detection and lock the SVG’s position. Keep in mind that if the SVG is too large, it might appear as if it wasn't imported, as collision detection will hide it if it extends beyond the map frame. By using the ‘’Styling’’ menu to toggle off collision detection and scale down the size of your SVG, it will appear on your map. 

In the ‘’Location’’ menu, you can add specific coordinates or search for an address to change the location where your SVG is added. You can also drag and move the SVG around manually. 

In ‘’Layers’’, under ‘’Custom Elements’’ you can find your added SVG. Here you can click the three dots to move your SVG above or below other map elements.

Pro tip: do you want to convert your image, icon or logo to an SVG? Adobe offers a free conversion tool: https://www.adobe.com/express/feature/image/convert/svg 

Imported SVGs are for single use only, these are not saved to your icon or text box library. In case you want to always have certain SVGs on hand, contact Mapcreator’s Support Team to add these to your existing library.