Create map animation videos with camera transitions, country highlights, merging, routes, and 3D objects. Edit each scene and export for YouTube, Shorts, or Reels.
Pick a plane, ship, or vehicle for your map. Set its position, scale, and rotation, then animate it along a route. You can also import your own self-contained GLB model.
France’s flag expands across neighboring places before the camera pulls out to a globe. This fictional map demonstrates successive country takeovers in a single scene.
A 3D airplane moves away from the United States as the camera travels across the Atlantic toward the Middle East. Combine object movement with an editable camera path.
Choose a ready-to-edit animation or build your own using the timeline.
The editor keeps your map preview, scene sequence, and layer timing together.View full size
Places & map styling
Place search & map selection
Find countries, cities, and regions. Select multiple places on the map or arrange them into scenes.
Country flags, images & colors
Fill a country with its flag, another flag, a custom image, a solid color, or a gradient. Adjust opacity and blending.
Animated borders & labels
Set outline color, width, and reveal animation. Edit country names, subtitles, size, position, rotation, and opacity.
Satellite, custom maps & globe
Use satellite imagery, a dark or white map, or custom land and water colors. Switch to a globe when zoomed out.
Animation & objects
Automatic scene sequences
Choose several places and a camera transition between each one. Get editable scenes in your selected order.
Country merge animations
Merge countries or regions in sequence or all at once. Control takeover fills, borders, timing, and the final label.
Routes, arrows & object movement
Draw routes on the map, edit their points, and animate flowing dashes. Set a movement path and speed for objects.
3D models, text & image uploads
Add vehicles, markers, 2D or 3D text, and images. Import GLB models and adjust scale, rotation, position, and ground shadows.
Timeline & export
Camera transitions & keyframes
Use six camera transitions or set your own views. Edit camera keyframes on each scene and preview the movement.
Layer timing & reveal animations
Control when fills, outlines, labels, and objects appear or hide. Adjust their animations on individual timing tracks.
Copy, duplicate & reuse
Duplicate scenes and places, copy objects between scenes, and choose how long elements stay visible across the sequence.
MP4 video export
Compose landscape and portrait videos, including 16:9 and 9:16. Choose resolution and frame rate before exporting.
Frequently asked questions
What is an animated map maker?+
An animated map maker lets you turn locations into videos with camera movement, highlighted countries, routes, text, and objects. AnimationMap combines those tools with editable scenes and a timeline.
How do I make a map animation?+
Select your places, choose their fills, and add camera transitions or a country merge. Adjust labels, objects, and timing, preview the sequence, then export the video.
Can I animate travel routes and country borders?+
Yes. Draw routes with editable points and flowing dashes, add moving objects, and animate country fills or outlines. Country merging adds a takeover animation across selected places.
Can I create map videos for YouTube, Shorts, and Reels?+
Yes. The editor supports landscape and portrait layouts, including 16:9 and 9:16. Compose each version separately to keep the important places and labels in view.
Can I upload my own images and 3D models?+
The editor accepts images and self-contained GLB models. You can position, rotate, and scale these objects on the map. Use assets you own or have permission to use.
Is AnimationMap free?+
AnimationMap is free to use. Create an account to save projects and export map videos. Paid plans may be introduced later.