Map Guides and Tutorials

Short, practical guides for getting a clean, accurate map out of PinCountryMap, whether you are mapping a spreadsheet, a country or a trip.

How to Plot Coordinates from Excel on a Map

Lay out your spreadsheet, import it, fix problem rows and download a map. Covers decimal and degrees-minutes-seconds formats and the mistakes that break imports.

How to Highlight a Country and Its Cities on a Map

Isolate one country, shade its cities in your own colours and export a clean image. Includes colour choices that stay readable.

How to Create a Shareable Travel Itinerary Map

Mark hotels, food stops and sights by day, add a legend and share the result as an image anyone can open on a phone.

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