MapShot

Discover the landscape around you — with your own interactive MapShot!

You’re standing at a viewpoint, trying to make sense of the scenery. You recognize a mountain or a church—but what about everything else? With MapShot, you can turn your photo into a personal orientation panel that helps you and others explore the view.

Here’s how it works:

1) Take a photo of your view.

2) Mark a known landmark in the image (like a mountain, church, or tower).

3) Pin the same spot on the map.

4) Voilà! MapShot creates a viewer where every pixel of your photo corresponds to a real-world coordinate. Your own interactive orientation panel is ready.

Happy with the result? Share your MapShot with others! Browse and download MapShots created by the community—perfect for when you're exploring unfamiliar places.