Contour FoundryMAPS FOR MAKING

PRINT & FRAME / Map posters

Your story has a place. Put it on the wall.

The city where you met. The neighborhood you call home. The trip you still talk about. Design a personal map print with your colors and words, then download high-resolution files to print at home or through your favorite print shop.

Personalized JPG or PNG artwork, with print sizes for a frame you love.

2 credits per finished generation · Free previews · Digital download

Map posters: example artwork generated in Contour Foundry
Generated artwork example · Your location and settings shape the result

START WITH SOMETHING PERSONAL

Picture what you could make.

01

A gift with a shared story

Pair a meaningful place with a date or dedication for a wedding, anniversary or housewarming gift.

02

A gallery of your favorite places

Use the same colors and proportions across several designs for a coordinated wall of cities and memories.

03

A print that belongs in your room

Choose quiet neutrals, deep contrast or your own colors, then match the artwork to your paper and frame.

INSIDE YOUR DOWNLOAD

Know exactly what you’re getting.

A ZIP brings your finished files together. Extract it on your device to use the contents in your software.

High-resolution print images

Choose JPG for smaller files or PNG for lossless image detail. Your ZIP contains the selected format at full export resolution, with 300 DPI print metadata.

One proportion or the full collection

Generate one image in your selected proportion, five images with the largest size for each proportion, or all 15 supplied sizes. Portrait and landscape orientations are available.

Printing notes and design record

PRINTING-NOTES.txt explains the print workflow. START-HERE.txt introduces your package, and design-settings.json records the settings used to create it.

Choose the shape. Find the frame.

The complete collection contains these 15 sizes. The largest-per-proportion option supplies five images. Single-proportion exports use 60 × 90 cm (2:3), 21 × 28 in (3:4), 40 × 50 cm (4:5), 25 × 25 in (square), or A1 (ISO). Smaller examples below can be printed by scaling down without changing the crop.

Print proportionSizes supplied in the full collectionWays to frame it
2:316 × 24, 20 × 30, 24 × 36 in; 60 × 90 cmTall statement prints; also scales down to 8 × 12 in.
3:418 × 24, 21 × 28 inA balanced rectangle; also scales down to 12 × 16 in.
4:516 × 20, 20 × 25 in; 40 × 50 cmA classic frame shape; also scales down to 8 × 10 in.
Square18 × 18, 23 × 23, 25 × 25 inGallery walls and matching sets.
ISO AA3, A2, A1Standard A-series paper and frames.

MAKE IT YOURS

Your place.
Your finishing touches.

Start with the defaults, then adjust the details that matter to you. Help icons explain the settings, and free previews let you review the result before generating finished files.

  • Choose a coordinated color collection or create your own palette.
  • Add a title, subtitle and final caption line for a date, dedication or coordinates.
  • Choose street names, water, parks, paths and the details you want to show.
  • Match portrait, landscape or square frames with five print proportions.

PUT YOUR FILES TO WORK

From your design to a framed print.

  1. Design for your frame

    Choose the location, colors, captions, orientation and print proportion. Update the free preview until the crop and lettering feel right.

  2. Generate and unzip

    Choose your file format and size collection, then confirm Generate files. When it is ready, use Download ZIP and extract the images.

  3. Print at the matching proportion

    Upload the matching image to your print provider or open it in your printing software. Select the intended size and check the crop. For an exact supplied size, use 100% scale rather than automatically fitting the page.

  4. Frame your place

    Choose paper and a frame that suit your room. For smaller prints, check that street names remain readable. Your local print shop can help with paper choice and a proof.

BEFORE YOU CREATE

A few good questions.

What does 300 DPI mean for my print?

The supplied images are rendered for their listed dimensions at 300 pixels per inch, with matching print metadata. Choose a supplied size or scale down within the same proportion. Enlarging beyond the supplied size reduces detail per inch.

Do I get JPG and PNG together?

Choose one format per generation. JPG is convenient for smaller file sizes; PNG preserves image detail without lossy compression. Your ZIP contains the format and collection you selected.

Can I use a frame smaller than the downloaded size?

Yes, if its proportions match. A 16 × 20-inch image can print at 8 × 10 inches. Changing proportions may crop the map, so use the corresponding ratio when available.

Is a printed poster or frame included?

This is a digital download. You arrange printing and framing, which lets you choose your own paper, finish and supplier.

How do previews, credits and downloads work?

Explore your settings and generate a free preview. Choose Generate files and confirm the displayed credit cost when you want the finished package. Once generation completes, use Download ZIP. A failed generation returns its reserved credits. Downloading the same completed package again is free while it is available; generating another package uses credits.

START WITH YOUR PLACE

Make your next project mean something.

Create an account, verify your email and explore your design. Purchase credits when you are ready to generate finished files.

Create your first map

2 credits per finished generation. Software, machines, materials, printing and physical delivery are not included.