Animated map maker · free online editor

Make animated maps that move like the journey

AvoMap is an online animated map maker: draw a route or drop in a GPX/KML file, and it becomes a cinematic map animation over real 3D terrain — travel maps, road trips, flights across a world globe. No installs, no editing skills.

Create your animated mapSee examples
4Kexport quality
60fps
12map styles
7,695airports
How to make a map animation

Create an animated map in three steps

  1. 1Set the route. Choose the activity, then click origin and destination on the map — or upload a GPX/KML file you already have.
  2. 2Style the animation. Pick a map style, route color, and markers; let the dynamic camera fly along or set your own angles.
  3. 3Preview and export. Play an instant preview in the browser, then render the animated map as a video up to 4K at 60 fps.
One tool, every kind of moving map

From travel itineraries to race replays

Travel map animation

Turn an itinerary into an animated travel map — every leg drawn in sequence, ready for reels and stories.

Road trip animation

Animate the drive over real 3D terrain, with the stops and detours that made it memorable.

Flight animation

Great-circle flight paths on a rotating globe, from a single flight to a multi-city hop.

Sports & races

Replay a ride, run, or hike from its GPX track, with elevation and pace where they matter.

Animated world map

Fly across a 3D globe

Longer itinerary? Animate flights between continents on a realistic world globe and combine them with drives, rides, and walks — one continuous map animation for the whole trip, with 7,695 airports to route through.

Your map, your look

12 map styles, 22 colors, 100+ markers

Pick the base map that fits the story (satellite terrain, minimal dark, street detail), then set route colors, drop markers, and add your own logo. The animation is yours down to the camera angle.

More on route maps
Why not After Effects?

The fast lane past map animation software

The usual way to make an animated map is a desktop pipeline: trace a route in Google Earth, export, then keyframe it in After Effects — hours of work per video. AvoMap replaces that with a browser editor built only for map animation: the route, terrain, camera moves, and rendering are handled for you, and a finished video exports in minutes at up to 4K/60fps. If you're comparing tools, see how AvoMap stacks up against Mult.dev and TravelBoast.

Questions

Animated map FAQ

Is there a free animated map maker?
Yes — the AvoMap editor is free to use with every feature unlocked: routes, styles, markers, camera, instant preview. You only pay when you export a finished video, and there is no subscription.
How do I make an animated map for a video?
Create a route in the editor (or upload a GPX/KML file), pick a map style, and press play to preview the animation. When it looks right, export it as an MP4 video up to 4K/60fps and drop it into any video editor or post it directly.
Can I animate a map from a GPX or KML file?
Yes. Upload the file and AvoMap draws the exact track over 3D terrain, including waypoints. GPX and KML exports from Strava, Garmin, Komoot, AllTrails, and Google Earth all work.
What video formats and sizes can I export?
Animations export as MP4 video in 1080p or 4K at 60 fps, in aspect ratios that fit YouTube, Instagram Reels and Stories, TikTok, and presentations.
Do I need After Effects or any software installed?
No. AvoMap runs entirely in the browser — creating, previewing, and rendering happen online, so there is nothing to install and no plugins to manage.

Your next trip deserves more than a screenshot

The editor is free to use with everything unlocked — you only pay when you export a video.

Start your map animation