If you have experience with 123map.de (or their Map-machine.de), you might be interested in comparing Printmaps.net with 123map.
We’ve prepared the following comparison grid to provide a quick overview of some of the most important features of the Printmaps editor and how they compare to 123map. Make sure to also explore examples of how Printmaps.net is currently being utilized below our comparison chart. (Try the editor here.)
| Printmaps | 123map.de | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | SVG, PSD, PNG | SVG, JPG |
| Pricepoint | Price depends on file format and the number of copies the map is used for. E.g.: PNG in A5, 1000 copies = €7.14 (incl. VAT) | Price depends on size. E.g.: JPG in A5 = €57.54 (incl. VAT) |
| Custom Data | * Route Editor * Geographic Shapes * File Upload * POIs (manually or copy/paste from Excel) | * Extensive editor (including file-uploads for large volume customers on request) |
| Show/Hide Map Features? | Yes | Yes |
| Rotate Map? | Yes | No |
Some of the ways our printable maps are used
The Printmaps editor produces high-res 300 dpi maps in PNG, PSD (Photoshop) and SVG format. All map features come in separate layers so you can edit map features without damaging any features underneath. see our screencast for more details.
Our customers use the Printmaps editor to effortlessly map routes – travel itineraries, hike and cycle trails, city walks or simply directions – and to overlay their points of interest on a map. The editor makes it really easy to create fold maps, maps for touristic folders and brochures or guide book maps.
Our cheap entry level pricing enables customers with very low print circulation numbers to afford our maps. Typical examples include real estate exposés and photo books, printed in low numbers but needing high quality location or route maps.
Many guide book publishers illustrate their travel guides and hiking guidebooks entirely with Printmaps maps. You can satisfy all typical mapping needs with our maps, ranging from overview maps and general location maps to activity maps with hiking or cycle routes, city maps / street maps to direction maps.
