# MyLaserTools Map Designer: Laser Map Maker and Layered SVG Generator

> Turn a city, lake, coastline, mountain, route, or other place into customizable map layers, then export files for laser cutting, CNC, printing, or 3D printing.

- **Open Map Designer:** https://www.mylasertools.com/map-designer
- **Pricing and export options:** https://www.mylasertools.com/pricing
- **License and map-data attribution:** https://www.mylasertools.com/licensing
- **Terms:** https://www.mylasertools.com/terms

## What Map Designer does

Map Designer is an online laser map maker for building maps from real-world geographic data. Search for a place or address, enter coordinates, or move the map to the area you want. Route layers can also import a GPX or KML track. Presets provide starting points for city streets, lakes and coastlines, topography, bathymetry, routes, parks, ornaments, signs, prints, and 3D relief maps.

The editor lets you choose and reorder map layers; show or hide individual features; adjust colors, line widths, detail, and visibility; add frames, icons, or vector text; and configure cut, score, engrave, filled, or 3D-oriented layers where the selected preset and feature support them. Topography and bathymetry are decorative design data, not surveying or navigation data.

## Inputs and locations

- Search by city, town, address, landmark, lake, coastline, mountain, or other available place.
- Enter latitude and longitude coordinates, including supported coordinate formats and map links.
- Pan, zoom, rotate, and frame the map area directly in the editor.
- Upload GPX or KML when adding a route layer.
- Start from a preset or create and save a project with your own layer configuration.

## Export formats

- **SVG:** download a combined vector map or individual named layer SVG files. Layer bundles and tiled jobs can be downloaded as ZIP archives.
- **PNG:** download a raster version of the combined design, with PNG ZIP options for layer or tile sets.
- **STL and 3MF:** create 3D model exports from filled map layers. Cut, score, and engrave-only SVG layers are not treated as solid 3D geometry.

Map Designer does not export DXF or vendor-specific laser project files. Its SVG output has been verified with LightBurn, xTool Creative Space, and the Glowforge design workspace. After import, review the physical size and assign each layer to the appropriate cut, score, or engrave operation for your material and machine. Power, speed, material, and pass settings are not embedded as a native LightBurn, xTool, or Glowforge project.

The combined SVG stores each non-empty export layer in a group carrying the layer name; the layer ZIP provides one SVG file per layer. Output can include both closed shapes and open linework. Route and score paths may remain open, and a street network can contain multiple paths rather than one automatically connected or welded path. The normal SVG uses numeric dimensions and a viewBox without an explicit physical unit, so confirm the intended size after import. Large-format tiling accepts an assembled size in millimetres or inches and includes A4 through 2A0 output presets.

The export preview includes controls for hiding layers, downloading combined or separate files, tiling oversized work, and removing small closed polygons with an adjustable cleanup threshold. The normal workflow does not require retracing: inspect the preview and imported job, confirm size and operations, then join or adjust geometry only when the construction, kerf, or material clearances require it.

## Free account, spark packs, and Pro

A free account is required for Map Designer. It includes the complete editor, every public preset, saved projects, and 100 sparks with no card required. A map export costs 10 sparks when the final files for a map are unlocked; downloading that saved export again costs nothing.

After the included credits, one-time packs are available (50 sparks for $4.50, 100 sparks for $8, or 500 sparks for $30). A subscription is not required. MyLaserTools Pro is an optional monthly or annual subscription that includes unlimited map exports, access to all published Art Library artwork and patterns while membership is active, and unlimited saved designs across the site. Purchased credits remain on the account until used.

## Commercial use and attribution

Generated maps may be used for personal projects and commercial physical products on every account tier. Reselling the map files themselves requires a Supporter or Pro membership, and maps exported as a member can still be resold after the membership ends. Mass downloading or building a map catalogue that competes with MyLaserTools is not allowed. Preserve map-data attribution and applicable third-party license conditions. The full terms control if this summary and the legal pages differ.

Map exports can include third-party geographic data with separate attribution requirements. Publicly shared designs containing map features generally require OpenStreetMap contributor credit; topography uses Copernicus data; bathymetry and other sources can have additional provider-specific conditions. The editor displays relevant data-credit notices. Check the licensing page, including its bathymetry attribution section, and place required credit on the item, listing, packaging, instructions, or other accompanying material when it cannot reasonably fit on the physical item.

## Related pages

- [Browse map tools and presets](https://www.mylasertools.com/category/maps)
- [Read the licensing details](https://www.mylasertools.com/licensing)
- [See pricing](https://www.mylasertools.com/pricing)
- [Browse the machine-readable tool index](https://www.mylasertools.com/llms.txt)