Make the route easy to follow
Connect locations with map movement rather than asking viewers to piece together a list of place names. Use the journey as the structure for your video.
Animated map video maker
Turn places and memories into an animated map video
Show where your story happened. Connect destinations on a moving map, add the photos and clips behind each stop, and create a video that gives your audience a route to follow.
- Locations and animated routes
- Photos, clips, and messages
- Guided 2D maps or detailed 3D control
See how map movement and media can tell a story between locations.
Why use Album Map
Show the journey behind your photos
An animated map gives viewers context: where a memory happened, how the destinations connect, and why the next stop matters.
Put memories back on the map
Combine places with your own photos, clips, and notes. A road trip, a move, or years of shared memories becomes a story about both the people and the places.
Choose how much control you need
Use the guided builder to assemble media and locations with map settings included. Use Map Animator when the route, camera movement, and timing need more detailed direction.
Two ways to create
Choose your map animation workflow
Guided 2D map video
Best for a photo and video story with locations. Add your media, arrange the stops, and use the guided map settings to shape the presentation.
- Media and places in one story
- Guided map settings
- A direct starting point for travel recaps
3D Map Animator
Best when the animated map is the main visual. Direct locations, routes, timing, and camera movement in the dedicated editor. Map Animator is currently in beta.
- Detailed route animation
- Camera and timing controls
- A dedicated 3D map workflow
See the route animation and camera movement available in the dedicated map editor.
Examples and ideas
Map video ideas for trips, celebrations, and content
Start with a route or a set of meaningful places. Add only the memories that help explain the story at each stop.
A road trip or travel recap
Show the order of the destinations, then pair each stop with a favorite clip or photo. Give your travel companions one finished video that connects the whole journey.
Watch a travel map example and get the planA story across years and places
Connect where you met, where you lived, and where you celebrated. Family and friends can add memories from their own locations through a guest contribution link.
See anniversary map video ideasA location story for social content
Build a destination recap or a sequence of places for a Reel, Short, or post. Use the social content page for examples and advice specific to videos made for your audience.
See social map video examplesHow it works
How to make an animated map video
Choose your map workflow
Start with the guided builder for a media story, or open Map Animator for a route animation with more camera and timing control.
Add the places in your story
Choose the locations and arrange them in the order you want viewers to follow. Keep the route focused on the stops that matter.
Shape the map and the memories
In the guided builder, add photos, clips, and notes to your story. In Map Animator, refine the route, camera movement, and timing in the dedicated editor.
Preview, export, and share
Watch the sequence and check the location order before exporting. Share the finished video as a travel recap, a personal keepsake, or content for your audience.
Before you start
Frequently asked questions
Which map video workflow should I choose?
Choose the guided 2D builder when photos and clips are central to the story and you want map settings included in a guided workflow. Choose 3D Map Animator when the animated route is the main visual and you want detailed camera, route, and timing control.
Can I include my own photos and videos?
Yes. The guided map builder combines your uploaded photos and video clips with locations and messages. It is a useful starting point for a trip recap or a map video gift.
Can several people contribute to a map video?
Yes. For a group memory video, use the occasion builder and share its private guest link or QR code. Guests can contribute photos, clips, notes, and places without creating an account.
Is Map Animator the same as the guided builder?
They are separate workflows. The guided builder brings media and places together in a video story. Map Animator is a dedicated beta editor for more detailed map animation, routes, timing, and camera movement.
Where can I check prices and export quality?
The pricing page explains current plans, credits, and export limits. The guided video builder offers free exports up to 720p, with paid export options up to 4K.
Give your next story a route to follow
Start with your destinations and bring the memories along.