Map2Model.com is offline — here's how to keep 3D printing maps
If you came here looking for map2model.com: the site is no longer reachable. The good news — the workflow it was loved for lives on. Map2Model (this site, map2model.de) is an independent, free browser tool that turns any city or mountain into a 3D printable model, and it goes further than the original: multicolor 3MF export, GPX routes, elevation bands, satellite textures and puzzle tiles.
Pick up where you left off
Search for the place you wanted to print, draw an area, hit Generate, and download a slicer-ready file. No account, no watermark, nothing to install.
Open the editorWhat you get here
- The same core job — select any real place, generate a printable 3D model from OpenStreetMap buildings and real elevation data.
- Multicolor 3MF — terrain, buildings, water, roads and greenery stay separate colored parts for AMS / MMU printers (plus a merged STL for any slicer).
- Terrain features — elevation band colors, satellite texture, auto-suggested vertical exaggeration, frames with scale bar and north arrow.
- Personal touches — emboss a GPX route (a hike, a marathon), add custom landmarks, engrave a label.
- Big areas — split large regions into printable tiles, optionally as interlocking jigsaw pieces.
Common questions
What happened to map2model.com?
map2model.com stopped working and is no longer reachable. It was a popular free tool for turning maps into 3D printable models, and many people are still looking for a way to keep making those prints.
Is map2model.de the same site as map2model.com?
No — Map2Model at map2model.de is an independent tool, built from scratch. It covers the same job (select a map area, generate a printable 3D model, download it), and adds multicolor 3MF export, GPX routes, tiles and more.
Can I do everything here that map2model.com could do?
The core workflow is the same: pick any city or terrain on the map, generate a model with buildings and real elevation, and export it for your slicer. On top of that you get separate colored parts (3MF), elevation band coloring, satellite texture, frames, scale bars and puzzle tiles.
Is it free too?
Yes. Generating and downloading models is free, with no account, no watermark and nothing to install — it runs in your browser.
Do old map2model.com project files work here?
No, project files from the old site can't be imported. Recreating a model is quick though: search the same location, draw the area, and generate — most models are rebuilt in a couple of minutes.
New here? Start with the city map guide or the terrain map guide, or compare other map-to-STL tools.