How To Create A Custom Map With Multiple Pins

Introduction

Whether in daily life, travel, or work, we often need to record special locations, such as a list of must-visit restaurants, travel destinations, or client company addresses. So, how can we mark these places on a map and create our own custom map?
I frequently use two mapping tools. One is the well-known Google Maps. Besides navigation, Google Maps can also be used to create a custom map with simple location pins. However, if you need more advanced customization options, you'll want to try the exping mapping software.

Creating a custom map may seem complex, but it's actually quite simple. Let's walk you through step by step on how to use Google Maps and Exping to make maps with multiple pins.

Create a Google Map with Multiple Pins

Google Maps allows you to add pins manually by searching for locations, and it also supports bulk adding pins by importing data from Google Sheets and other file formats.

How to Create a Pin Map using Google Maps

1. Go to Google Maps page

2. Click the menu icon in the top left corner

3. Select "Your Places" in the menu
   

4. Click the "Maps" tab in the top right corner

5. Click "Create a New Map" at the bottom of the menu
   

6. After entering the map creation page, you can rename the map by clicking on "Untitled Map"

7. Click the 3 dots in Marker 2 to rename layers. You can create multiple layers for categorizing places and routes
   

8. There are two ways to mark a location: click on the spot you want to add a marker in the map, or search for a specific place in the search box

9. This will generate a marker on the map and pop up a window for editing the marker name, description, etc.
   Repeat the steps above to keep adding more markers. You'll have your own custom map.

Create a Custom Map with Exping

Exping is a powerful custom map creation tool that lets you pin locations and draw routes effortlessly. Accessible via both the app and website, it offers flexibility anytime, anywhere. Compared to traditional mapping software like Google Maps, Exping provides more advanced customization options and enhanced functionality, delivering a smoother and more intuitive experience for personalized map creation.

How to Make a Exping Map with Pins

1. Click the "+" button, create a map, and then modify the map title and cover image
   
   2.Drop pins on a map. There are currently three ways to mark points for easy and fast pinning of places you want to go:
   • Add places via "Search"
   • Add any place by "Long press on map"
   • Create custom places
     
2. Change and customize icons
   
3. Add more information to each location, such as notes, introductions, photos, links, tags, and ratings. All of this can be displayed on the map.
   

More Feature for Customize Your Exping Map

• Bulk Import: Support importing geospatial data from various map data files and spreadsheets, with one-click import of saved lists from Google Maps
• Location Categorization: Use grouping to freely categorize routes and points. For example, when planning an itinerary, use groups to separate places to visit and routes for each day
  
• Map Style Switching: Multiple map styles available to choose from
  
• Map Sharing: Share your map via link, or you can also embed your map into your blog and website
  
• Route Planning: Supports intelligent route planning and freehand route drawing
  

Custom Pin Map Examples

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Conclusion

Google My Maps has less customization and complex workflows.

exping provides more custom options, more features, better map aesthetics, and simpler interactions, suitable for all users who want to create custom maps.

Choose the mapping tool based on your needs. If you want to make an informative, aesthetic and custom map, exping is a great choice. Go ahead and try creating your own map with exping!!