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Static Maps

Embed a map image anywhere — email, PDF, no JavaScript.

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Who it’s for: Reports, emails, notifications and server-rendered pages.

Request a rendered PNG of a map at a location/zoom and size via a single URL. Rendered on an isolated renderer so image load never affects the live tile service.

Try it:

static map URL
https://airfreemap.com/api/v1/maps/staticmap/144.9671,-37.8183/14/600x400.png?key=$AIRFREE_MAPS_KEY

Illustrative request with a placeholder key. Full reference in the developer docs.

Capabilities

URL-based

One GET request returns a PNG.

Markers + size

Center, zoom and dimensions you choose.

Isolated rendering

Served from a dedicated renderer.

Attribution baked in

ODbL attribution rendered on the image.

Supported workflows

  • Embed a map in an email
  • Add a map thumbnail to a PDF
  • Show a static map where JS is unavailable

What you need

An API key; build the image URL with lon,lat,zoom and size.

Coverage

Same base-map coverage as interactive maps.

Billing

Billed per static-map render. Free tier available. See pricing.

Limitations & honest notes

  • Rendered images are a produced work (attribution required); not a data export.

FAQ

Can I add markers?

Yes — markers and overlays are supported via URL parameters; see the reference.

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