Static Maps API
Our Static Maps API is a great way to make maps with a custom location and size.
The URL format for the Static Maps API is:
https://tile.thunderforest.com/static/{style}/{lon},{lat},{zoom}/{width}x{height}{scale}.{format}?apikey={apikey}
- style
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The id for the map style, e.g.
cycleortransport - lon
-
The longitude of the centre of the map, in decimal degrees
- lat
-
The latitude of the centre of the map, in decimal degrees
- zoom
-
The zoom level of the map
- width
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The width of the map, in pixels. Maximum width is 2560 pixels.
- height
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The height of the map, in pixels. Maximum height is 2560 pixels.
- scale
-
(optional) The scale modifier, e.g.
@2x. When omitted, a scale of 1 is used. - format
-
The image format, e.g.
.pngor.jpg90 - apikey
-
Your API Key
Retina Static Maps
The scale parameter allows you to request ‘retina’ or ‘hidpi’ static maps. For example, setting the scale to @2x will return static maps at double scale, but otherwise showing exactly the same features and labels.