3D Map Maker

Find your place

Search runs when you click Search. You can also pan and zoom the map.

Select an area

Print size

Print width

Length follows the selected area. Open Advanced for height, detail and printing in sections. Your settings are kept when switching tabs.

Data & privacy

Map tiles, searches and selected coordinates are sent to map services. Map display comes from OpenFreeMap and elevation tiles from AWS. Geometry and downloads are generated on your device; generated models are not uploaded.

Generate & download

Find a place, then draw your area.

STL has no color. 3MF keeps the map colors.

Real terrain · joined geometry

Choose your map area

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3D Printing Tool

Free 3D Printable Map Maker

This free 3D map maker turns a real place into a model you can print. Choose an area, add buildings or roads, and preview it in color. Download a colored 3MF or an STL without color.

Created & maintained byPaul Acosta

ReleasedSeptember 17, 2026

How to use this tool

1Find a place with Search, or move and zoom the map. In 3D, left-drag to rotate and right-drag to move. Choose a shape to draw your area in 2D.
2Set Print width. Turn buildings, roads, water and other map features on or off. The length adjusts to fit your area.
3Use the floating toolbar to move, turn or edit your shape. Open Advanced if you want to change heights, detail or print in sections.
4Click Generate 3D model, then turn and zoom the preview to check it. If you change anything, generate again. Use Cancel generation to stop.
5Download STL for a print without color, or Colored 3MF to keep the colors. Open the file in your print software before printing.

Before you print

The map uses real hills and mapped features. Missing buildings or roads cannot be added. Some building heights are estimates. Each model is one piece, with buildings joined to a white base. STL has no color. Colored 3MF keeps the map colors, but your print software may need you to set them up. Check the size and small details before printing.

Make a map of a place you love

Print your hometown, a favorite park or a place you have visited. Start with a small area. Streets and buildings are easier to see when the map is not too large.

Draw and adjust your shape

Use 2D for a flat map or 3D to see raised buildings. In 3D, hold the left mouse button and drag to rotate. Hold the right mouse button and drag to move the map. Scroll to zoom. Your area stays selected when you switch. Choosing a shape returns to 2D so you can draw it. Use 3D preview after you generate to check the model you will print.

Choose a rectangle, square, circle, oval, triangle, hexagon or heart. For a rectangle or square, start at a corner and drag. For the other shapes, start at the center and drag outward. For Custom, click each corner, then the first point to close the shape.

Hold and drag the move or rotate icon on the floating toolbar to shift or turn your shape. Edit vertices lets you drag its points. Choose Save to keep your edits or Cancel to undo them. The trash icon clears the shape. The toolbar hides while the model is being built.

Need more control?

Basic has everything you need to start. Advanced lets you change the base thickness, hill and building heights, and level of detail. Switching tabs keeps your choices.

For a large map, turn on Split into printer-sized tiles. Optional tabs help line up the sections. Leave up to 3 mm of extra room for the tabs on your printer bed. Test their fit before printing the full map.

What the map can show

Hills come from Mapzen terrain data on AWS. Buildings, roads, water and other map features come from OpenStreetMap. Features missing from that data will not appear. Building heights may be estimates. Bridges sit on the ground, roofs are flat, and water depth is for looks only.

Your model has a white base with colored buildings and map features on top. Colored 3MF keeps these colors. STL saves the same shape without color. Each model or section is one joined piece, so there are no loose buildings to glue on.

Keep the source credits with any files you share or sell. Check the OpenStreetMap license and terrain source terms for the rules that apply to your use.

If something goes wrong

If the map will not load, click Retry map. If the model will not build, try a smaller area or try again later. These free map services can be busy.

Your model stays on your device. Map services receive your searches and chosen area to load the data.

Check the file with the Free STL Viewer. For a simple print without color, try the Free STL to Gcode Converter. Need to cut a model into more pieces? Use the Free 3D Model Splitter.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the map maker free?

Yes. You can make and download maps in your browser for free. You do not need an account.

Does it include real hills?

Yes. The tool uses real ground heights. In Advanced, Terrain exaggeration makes the hills taller or flatter. Some areas have less detail in the source data.

Can I leave out buildings or roads?

Yes. Use the Map features switches to choose what to include. Only features found in the map data can appear. Some building heights are estimates, and roofs are flat.

Are my models uploaded?

No. Your model is built on your device. Map services receive your searches and selected area so they can send back map data.

Can I print in color or make a large map?

Download Colored 3MF to keep the colors. You may need to set up colors in your print software. For a large map, use Advanced to split it into sections with optional tabs that help line them up. Each section is one piece.

Can I sell my maps, and do I need to give credit?

From PrintNexus's side, you can use, change, share or sell your models. We do not require a commercial license, and you do not need to credit PrintNexus. You must still follow the terms for OpenStreetMap and the terrain data sources hosted on AWS, including any required source credits. You are responsible for checking those terms and getting any needed permission. PrintNexus does not check or clear other people's rights for you.

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