Fast and lightweight.
Create your map based on URL parameters sent through a standard HTTPS request. Display the map as an image.
Maps
Integrate base maps, styled maps or satellite imagery.
Location
Use addresses or coordinates to specify locations.Customization
Add custom markers, shapes and polylines.Demos and sample code
Quick start steps
Click "Get a Key" to create a project on the Google API Console,
activate the Google Static Maps API and get an API key. Then, read the
documentation and start developing.
You're all set!
To start developing, please head over to our developer documentation.
Activate the Google Static Maps API
To get you started we'll guide you through the Google Developers Console to do a few things first:
- Create or choose a project
- Activate the Google Static Maps API
- Create appropriate keys
Related APIs
Use the Static Maps API along with other APIs to build location-relevant apps and sites.
Web services
Check out our cross-platform web service APIs that
can be added to your project for batch processing, advanced
features and other server-side operations.
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