Tom Armitage
@mapnavtom.bsky.social
Data Viz, Maps & GIS. Tech Writer for MapTiler. FOSS4G UK 2019 Co-Chair. Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh GeoSciences. Views are all mine.
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Tom Armitage
@mapnavtom.bsky.social
· Nov 18
260. Tom Armitage: MapTiler
A deep dive into MapTiler's impressive mapping APIs and augmented reality capabilities.
thegeomob.com
Really pleased that my first proper post on @bsky.app is to say that I had the pleasure of being interviewed by @stevenfeldman.bsky.social for the GeoMob podcast recently, and you can hear it all here: thegeomob.com/podcast/epis...
#GIS #Maps #GeoMob #cartography #WebMapping
#GIS #Maps #GeoMob #cartography #WebMapping
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❄️ CALLING ALL MAP MAKERS! ❄️
Designers, GIS Wizards, and Cartographers - it’s time to build the ultimate Winter Games maps. 🗺️✨
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring maps!
🎮 All skill levels welcome!
Join our Discord for details: maptiler.link/4t41PxA
Designers, GIS Wizards, and Cartographers - it’s time to build the ultimate Winter Games maps. 🗺️✨
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring maps!
🎮 All skill levels welcome!
Join our Discord for details: maptiler.link/4t41PxA
February 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
❄️ CALLING ALL MAP MAKERS! ❄️
Designers, GIS Wizards, and Cartographers - it’s time to build the ultimate Winter Games maps. 🗺️✨
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring maps!
🎮 All skill levels welcome!
Join our Discord for details: maptiler.link/4t41PxA
Designers, GIS Wizards, and Cartographers - it’s time to build the ultimate Winter Games maps. 🗺️✨
🏆 Prizes will be awarded to the most creative and inspiring maps!
🎮 All skill levels welcome!
Join our Discord for details: maptiler.link/4t41PxA
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Intelligent building searches understand international differences. Our geocoding engine knows that a “/” can mean a house on two land parcels in France and one at an intersection in Ukraine. Get intelligent address searching for your maps and location services. Find out more: maptiler.link/3ZJpB4q
February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Intelligent building searches understand international differences. Our geocoding engine knows that a “/” can mean a house on two land parcels in France and one at an intersection in Ukraine. Get intelligent address searching for your maps and location services. Find out more: maptiler.link/3ZJpB4q
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The Buildings tileset is a great expansion for pro-level cartography:
- Stable IDs for SDK integration
- 3D attributes (height/roof type)
- Facade & roof colors
- High-precision geometry on zoom 15
Read more at maptiler.link/49izwnh
- Stable IDs for SDK integration
- 3D attributes (height/roof type)
- Facade & roof colors
- High-precision geometry on zoom 15
Read more at maptiler.link/49izwnh
January 29, 2026 at 5:13 PM
The Buildings tileset is a great expansion for pro-level cartography:
- Stable IDs for SDK integration
- 3D attributes (height/roof type)
- Facade & roof colors
- High-precision geometry on zoom 15
Read more at maptiler.link/49izwnh
- Stable IDs for SDK integration
- 3D attributes (height/roof type)
- Facade & roof colors
- High-precision geometry on zoom 15
Read more at maptiler.link/49izwnh
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Privacy is in our DNA. It matters for our online service, but for critical infrastructure, we provide an on-premises map server where you have full control over privacy.
Learn more: maptiler.link/49KKWjZ
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026
Learn more: maptiler.link/49KKWjZ
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026
January 28, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Privacy is in our DNA. It matters for our online service, but for critical infrastructure, we provide an on-premises map server where you have full control over privacy.
Learn more: maptiler.link/49KKWjZ
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026
Learn more: maptiler.link/49KKWjZ
#DataPrivacyDay #DataProtectionDay #DataPrivacyWeek #DPW2026
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From Bentley Microstation to the web in one step. You can now upload Microstation drawings directly to the Cloud. Just check the 'Enable Georeferencing' box in your PDF driver settings to ensure your designs align perfectly with the map.
Learn more at maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
Learn more at maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
January 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM
From Bentley Microstation to the web in one step. You can now upload Microstation drawings directly to the Cloud. Just check the 'Enable Georeferencing' box in your PDF driver settings to ensure your designs align perfectly with the map.
Learn more at maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
Learn more at maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
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Upgrade your user experience with OpenStreetMap Dark, a familiar style designed for the night. Whether it's for late-night browsing or dim environments, your users can now navigate without the eyestrain!
Find out more at maptiler.link/4b9H2SP
Find out more at maptiler.link/4b9H2SP
January 21, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Upgrade your user experience with OpenStreetMap Dark, a familiar style designed for the night. Whether it's for late-night browsing or dim environments, your users can now navigate without the eyestrain!
Find out more at maptiler.link/4b9H2SP
Find out more at maptiler.link/4b9H2SP
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Globe maps are more immersive with the right atmosphere. New functionality is now available to define the look of Space and the Planetary Halo for your maps. You can fully customize these effects directly in the Map Designer.
Read more: maptiler.link/44VnSfJ
Read more: maptiler.link/44VnSfJ
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Globe maps are more immersive with the right atmosphere. New functionality is now available to define the look of Space and the Planetary Halo for your maps. You can fully customize these effects directly in the Map Designer.
Read more: maptiler.link/44VnSfJ
Read more: maptiler.link/44VnSfJ
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Manage your downloads with MapTiler Server. Whether you need a standard dataset or a bespoke tile set, all your data is available on the Downloads page. Remember, you can also download the data via CLI and use Wget to make those extra-large files resumable!
January 15, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Manage your downloads with MapTiler Server. Whether you need a standard dataset or a bespoke tile set, all your data is available on the Downloads page. Remember, you can also download the data via CLI and use Wget to make those extra-large files resumable!
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The newly released Buildings tileset is a high-detail expansion for our latest map styles, allowing you to style individual structures and pinpoint entrances without sacrificing base map performance.
To learn more, read maptiler.link/4qkpCrq
To learn more, read maptiler.link/4qkpCrq
January 14, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The newly released Buildings tileset is a high-detail expansion for our latest map styles, allowing you to style individual structures and pinpoint entrances without sacrificing base map performance.
To learn more, read maptiler.link/4qkpCrq
To learn more, read maptiler.link/4qkpCrq
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Turn static GeoPDFs into web maps instantly! Drag & drop your engineering, construction, and infrastructure drawings directly to the Cloud (or use the API). They are processed immediately, ready to be displayed on the web or in mobile apps.
Read more: maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
Read more: maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Turn static GeoPDFs into web maps instantly! Drag & drop your engineering, construction, and infrastructure drawings directly to the Cloud (or use the API). They are processed immediately, ready to be displayed on the web or in mobile apps.
Read more: maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
Read more: maptiler.link/4ssu5d5
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Custom data packages can be essential to your business, but only if you can keep track of them. MapTiler Server’s dashboard contains all your orders, even the bespoke data packages you specially order, so the whole team has access. No more hunting around old emails to find the link!
January 7, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Custom data packages can be essential to your business, but only if you can keep track of them. MapTiler Server’s dashboard contains all your orders, even the bespoke data packages you specially order, so the whole team has access. No more hunting around old emails to find the link!
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Our Developer Advocate, Wladimir Szczerban, shares his highlights from GeoCamp 2025, the annual conference for the Spanish OSGeo and OpenStreetMap communities.
Read the blog: maptiler.link/4qleNVz
Read the blog: maptiler.link/4qleNVz
January 5, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Our Developer Advocate, Wladimir Szczerban, shares his highlights from GeoCamp 2025, the annual conference for the Spanish OSGeo and OpenStreetMap communities.
Read the blog: maptiler.link/4qleNVz
Read the blog: maptiler.link/4qleNVz
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Wishing you a very #HappyNewYear for 2026 from everyone at MapTiler. We look forward to seeing all the amazing #maps you create with us over the next 12 months!
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Wishing you a very #HappyNewYear for 2026 from everyone at MapTiler. We look forward to seeing all the amazing #maps you create with us over the next 12 months!
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As #2025 comes to a close, we look back at our favorite moments.
Catch our year in review in Petr Pridal’s keynote. None of this would have been possible without our amazing clients and community. Thank you for a great year!
Watch the full keynote here: maptiler.link/4aPkxSP
Catch our year in review in Petr Pridal’s keynote. None of this would have been possible without our amazing clients and community. Thank you for a great year!
Watch the full keynote here: maptiler.link/4aPkxSP
December 31, 2025 at 4:04 PM
As #2025 comes to a close, we look back at our favorite moments.
Catch our year in review in Petr Pridal’s keynote. None of this would have been possible without our amazing clients and community. Thank you for a great year!
Watch the full keynote here: maptiler.link/4aPkxSP
Catch our year in review in Petr Pridal’s keynote. None of this would have been possible without our amazing clients and community. Thank you for a great year!
Watch the full keynote here: maptiler.link/4aPkxSP
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The new Base map style serves as a foundation for innovation. The upcoming map density slider will let users adjust the map's generalization. You'll be able to gradually increase or decrease the number of labels, icons, and features.
Read more at maptiler.link/4prpAxr
Read more at maptiler.link/4prpAxr
December 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The new Base map style serves as a foundation for innovation. The upcoming map density slider will let users adjust the map's generalization. You'll be able to gradually increase or decrease the number of labels, icons, and features.
Read more at maptiler.link/4prpAxr
Read more at maptiler.link/4prpAxr
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Set a halo effect and add space to your globe map with just one line of code in the MapTiler SDK. You can further customize the look by adding complex radial gradients or using custom images for the space background.
For details, read the documentation: maptiler.link/3KBeWVS
For details, read the documentation: maptiler.link/3KBeWVS
December 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Set a halo effect and add space to your globe map with just one line of code in the MapTiler SDK. You can further customize the look by adding complex radial gradients or using custom images for the space background.
For details, read the documentation: maptiler.link/3KBeWVS
For details, read the documentation: maptiler.link/3KBeWVS
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Our Landscape map offers a hand-crafted look with machine precision. Inspired by Swiss cartography, we trained advanced machine learning algorithms to mimic the artistic hand-drawn hillshading of a skilled mapmaker, so we can offer it on a global map.
Find out more at maptiler.link/3KT7KV2
Find out more at maptiler.link/3KT7KV2
December 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Our Landscape map offers a hand-crafted look with machine precision. Inspired by Swiss cartography, we trained advanced machine learning algorithms to mimic the artistic hand-drawn hillshading of a skilled mapmaker, so we can offer it on a global map.
Find out more at maptiler.link/3KT7KV2
Find out more at maptiler.link/3KT7KV2
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December 25, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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"Note to self: Next time, just steal #Christmas from a 5-mile radius. My calves are burning."😫
We mapped the #Grinch following Santa’s footsteps: It’s a lot of exercise & joy. He hates it. You’ll love it.
See the world’s grumpiest trek here: maptiler.link/4s4LM29
#BahHumbug
We mapped the #Grinch following Santa’s footsteps: It’s a lot of exercise & joy. He hates it. You’ll love it.
See the world’s grumpiest trek here: maptiler.link/4s4LM29
#BahHumbug
December 24, 2025 at 4:03 PM
"Note to self: Next time, just steal #Christmas from a 5-mile radius. My calves are burning."😫
We mapped the #Grinch following Santa’s footsteps: It’s a lot of exercise & joy. He hates it. You’ll love it.
See the world’s grumpiest trek here: maptiler.link/4s4LM29
#BahHumbug
We mapped the #Grinch following Santa’s footsteps: It’s a lot of exercise & joy. He hates it. You’ll love it.
See the world’s grumpiest trek here: maptiler.link/4s4LM29
#BahHumbug
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What was the failure that led to the creation of MapTiler? Where did Connect 25 host, Tom Armitage, first meet the CEO, Petr Pridal? And what makes Petr most proud of the company?
Find the answers in this short Q&A session: maptiler.link/3MFZFDG
Find the answers in this short Q&A session: maptiler.link/3MFZFDG
December 22, 2025 at 4:04 PM
What was the failure that led to the creation of MapTiler? Where did Connect 25 host, Tom Armitage, first meet the CEO, Petr Pridal? And what makes Petr most proud of the company?
Find the answers in this short Q&A session: maptiler.link/3MFZFDG
Find the answers in this short Q&A session: maptiler.link/3MFZFDG
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Experience a significant boost to map legibility with the latest Streets upgrade. Thanks to a refined road hierarchy, widened roads across all zoom levels, and localized shields, the design is truly intuitive.
See how your logistics and fleet management apps can benefit: maptiler.link/48xZS4v
See how your logistics and fleet management apps can benefit: maptiler.link/48xZS4v
December 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Experience a significant boost to map legibility with the latest Streets upgrade. Thanks to a refined road hierarchy, widened roads across all zoom levels, and localized shields, the design is truly intuitive.
See how your logistics and fleet management apps can benefit: maptiler.link/48xZS4v
See how your logistics and fleet management apps can benefit: maptiler.link/48xZS4v
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Meet the next generation of MapTiler maps!
Our Lead Cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, reveals the details behind the new Streets, Landscape, and Base map styles. Find out how they were designed and what makes them unique.
Read the full story: www.maptiler.com/news/2025/10...
Our Lead Cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, reveals the details behind the new Streets, Landscape, and Base map styles. Find out how they were designed and what makes them unique.
Read the full story: www.maptiler.com/news/2025/10...
December 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Meet the next generation of MapTiler maps!
Our Lead Cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, reveals the details behind the new Streets, Landscape, and Base map styles. Find out how they were designed and what makes them unique.
Read the full story: www.maptiler.com/news/2025/10...
Our Lead Cartographer, Nicolas Bozon, reveals the details behind the new Streets, Landscape, and Base map styles. Find out how they were designed and what makes them unique.
Read the full story: www.maptiler.com/news/2025/10...
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Another milestone for us at Icelandic Met Office 🎉
This week we launched a new site with #avalanche forecasts/conditions, incl. recent avalanches. A major update was required in the background, migrating to #Postgres, building APIs and of course the website handled by our friends at Origo & Metall.
This week we launched a new site with #avalanche forecasts/conditions, incl. recent avalanches. A major update was required in the background, migrating to #Postgres, building APIs and of course the website handled by our friends at Origo & Metall.
December 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Another milestone for us at Icelandic Met Office 🎉
This week we launched a new site with #avalanche forecasts/conditions, incl. recent avalanches. A major update was required in the background, migrating to #Postgres, building APIs and of course the website handled by our friends at Origo & Metall.
This week we launched a new site with #avalanche forecasts/conditions, incl. recent avalanches. A major update was required in the background, migrating to #Postgres, building APIs and of course the website handled by our friends at Origo & Metall.
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Every 3 hrs. we produce 219 tile-sets. This makes up a 3-day forecast with wind, temperature and precipitation and deliver that to our users. Then we rinse and repeat.
This pipeline uses @maptiler.bsky.social Engine + Upload API + Cloud + SDK JS with Weather+ with great success and stability.
This pipeline uses @maptiler.bsky.social Engine + Upload API + Cloud + SDK JS with Weather+ with great success and stability.
What challenges are public sector map creators facing?
Tom Armitage asks Christian Wohlert (ETH Zurich), Sebastian Denier (swisstopo) & @ragnarheidar.bsky.social (Icelandic Met Office).
Get the full insight: maptiler.link/4aL9R7K
Tom Armitage asks Christian Wohlert (ETH Zurich), Sebastian Denier (swisstopo) & @ragnarheidar.bsky.social (Icelandic Met Office).
Get the full insight: maptiler.link/4aL9R7K
December 14, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Every 3 hrs. we produce 219 tile-sets. This makes up a 3-day forecast with wind, temperature and precipitation and deliver that to our users. Then we rinse and repeat.
This pipeline uses @maptiler.bsky.social Engine + Upload API + Cloud + SDK JS with Weather+ with great success and stability.
This pipeline uses @maptiler.bsky.social Engine + Upload API + Cloud + SDK JS with Weather+ with great success and stability.
Reposted by Tom Armitage
Serve modern maps to legacy systems that are up to 20 years old! Updated on-premises rasterization is now available on all platforms with Server.
Read more: maptiler.link/44orJl7
Read more: maptiler.link/44orJl7
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Serve modern maps to legacy systems that are up to 20 years old! Updated on-premises rasterization is now available on all platforms with Server.
Read more: maptiler.link/44orJl7
Read more: maptiler.link/44orJl7