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How to Annotate a map

Follow the steps below to annotate a map.

Find location

Create and annotate your map by first entering a location in the search bar below.

Esc
Cancel current operation
[Ctrl] S
Save map as image
[Ctrl] Z
Undo
[Ctrl] Y
Redo
◄ ▲ ▼ ►
Move object
[Ctrl] ◄ ►
Rotate object
B Shift B
Send backwards / to back
F Shift F
Bring forward / to front
del
Delete object
Shift X
Flip object horizontally
Shift Y
Flip object vertically

More information about the Map Annotator

Annotate map

Find a location on the map and annotate with text, images, icons, shapes and tooltips. Save your map back to your own device.

Annotation tools

Use our map annotation tools like: free draw, erase, shape draw, icons, marker, text, speech bubble and notes. You can annotate with images you upload as well.

Simple to use

We make it very simple to annotate maps. Our tool works online on all devices and browsers and you do not need to install anything, just annotate your map online and for free.

Private and secure

This map annotation tool does not store files on our server and we do not upload any information to our server. All annotations are processed by your browser, making this the most private and secure Map Annotation tool online.

Online and Free

This Map Annotation tool requires no installation. The map Annotator is completely free to use and no account is required.

Keyboard shortcuts

You can use several keyboard shortcuts to annotate your map. See the keyboard shortcuts legend above.