GUIDE
Owndmap User Guide
The basic story of how to create your map with Owndmap.
We guide you step-by-step so even first-time users won't get lost.
STEP 1
Create Account
First, create a free account.
Enter email and password to start immediately.
Google/Microsoft login supported for one-click registration.
After registration, your dashboard is ready.
You can manage all map creation here.
STEP 2
Prepare Map File
Prepare the map file to digitize.
Supported formats: PDF / PNG / JPG.
Illustrated maps, facility guides, event maps - any map works.
Hand-drawn maps scanned as images are also fine.
Recommended size: approx 4000x4000px.
(Max 8192x8192px, 10MB)
STEP 3
Upload
Click 'Create New Map' on dashboard,
drag and drop your file.
Once uploaded, tiles are generated automatically,
ready as an online map you can zoom and move.
Processing may take a few seconds to tens of seconds.
Once done, check the preview.
STEP 4
Display Settings
Adjust display settings.
'Initial Position' sets the starting view.
'Zoom Level' limits how far users can zoom.
'View Bounds' prevents seeing outside the map.
Refine these to guide your viewers smoothly.
STEP 5
Publish & Embed
Ready to publish?
Choose 'Public', 'Unlisted', or 'Private'.
Unlisted allows password protection for sharing with specific people.
After publishing, get 'Public URL' and 'Embed Code'.
Share URL on SNS or embed the map on your website/blog.
STEP 6
QR Code
Create a QR code from the public URL.
Print it on flyers, posters, or signboards
to let users open the map on smartphones.
Event venues, city walks, facility guides...
Use it in various scenes.
Combine paper maps with online maps
to deliver clearer guidance.
TIPS
Good to know
Recommended Size
Recommended size is approx 4000x4000px. Max 8192x8192px, 10MB. Oversized files may take longer to load.
Check before printing
Always test scanning the QR code with a smartphone before printing. If printed too small, it may not scan.
Embed Caution
Embed code uses fixed height iframe. Adjust CSS as needed.
Map Replacement
You can replace map images without changing the URL. QR codes remain valid even if information updates.