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<p>Support for embedded devices and scalable private cloud solutions means MapTiler Server 4.6 can now be used on most major platforms and architectures. The brand-new OGC Tiles API standard ensures interoperability with other GIS software.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Key benefits</h2><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>ARM64 platform &amp; Kubernetes support</li><li>MapTiler Data updates</li><li>OGC Tiles API</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/">Download MapTiler Server</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://data.maptiler.com/server/#feedback">Share your feedback</a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Serve maps from Raspberry Pi, Apple Silicon, and other ARM64 devices</h2><p>Native ARM64 support in the latest release extends advanced mapping capabilities to a broader range of devices and environments. With this update, MapTiler Server now runs natively on:</p><ul><li>Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4)</li><li>Raspberry Pi devices (3, 4, and 5 on ARM64)</li><li>ARM-based cloud infrastructure (AWS Graviton, Azure ARM)</li><li>Embedded Linux systems</li></ul><p>Ideal for teams working with embedded systems, IoT devices, and mobile solutions, ARM64 compatibility brings essential power efficiency and optimized performance. Users can now achieve optimized performance for their mapping service across their entire infrastructure, whether building navigation systems, field tools, or edge computing applications.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png" alt="2024-11-13-maptiler-server-4-6-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_2_8e053b1b4b.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="/server/map-server-on-arm64/">Read more</a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Enterprise deployment with Kubernetes support&nbsp;</h2><p>Full Kubernetes support in MapTiler Server 4.6 allows enterprise-grade deployment capabilities to mapping infrastructures, ensuring reliability and scalability for modern applications. With <strong>pre-configured Helm Charts</strong>, the Kubernetes integration makes it simple to:</p><ul><li>Scale automatically based on CPU usage</li><li>Ensure high availability across multiple servers</li><li>Deploy and upgrade with straightforward commands</li><li>Monitor performance and receive alerts</li></ul><p>Whether serving maps for internal applications or customer-facing services, organizations can now leverage Kubernetes for reliable, scalable mapping services with minimal operational overhead. Combined with MapTiler Data’s premium datasets and offline capabilities, it offers a robust, secure solution for scalable map services.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png" alt="2024-11-13-maptiler-server-4-6-3.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_3_c93d0a3e5c.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="/server/map-server-in-kubernetes/">Read more</a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>MapTiler Data updates</h2><p>Recent updates to MapTiler Data bring high-resolution aerial imagery to the satellite map layer, adding detailed coverage in the U.S., Switzerland, Austria, and cities in Poland. Some areas now feature resolutions as high as 7 cm per pixel, providing remarkable clarity for precise mapping needs.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png" alt="2024-11-13-maptiler-server-4-6-4.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_4_5d4e5c6b52.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="/maps/#style=hybrid&amp;lang=auto&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=19/51.1154579/17.0428636">Browse satellite map</a> &nbsp;&nbsp;<a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://www.maptiler.com/#contact">Contact sales</a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Enhanced interoperability via OGC Tiles API</h2><p>With the OGC Tiles API standard, MapTiler Server fully complies with the latest standards, boosting interoperability with other mapping systems.</p><p>The OGC Tiles API enables:</p><ul><li>Seamless integration with OGC-compliant systems</li><li>Standardized access to map tiles across platforms</li><li>Future-ready API compatibility</li><li>Simple integration into geospatial workflows</li></ul><p>This addition makes MapTiler Server a versatile, standards-based solution for GIS applications, web mapping, and enterprise systems.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png" alt="2024-11-13-maptiler-server-4-6-5.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_5_d181d2250c.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>We want your feedback</h2><p>Share your ideas in our new feedback form! If you have an idea for a new feature or dataset, or feedback on existing ones, you can send a message straight to the team. Both MapTiler Server and Data are continually being improved; now you have an easy way to influence this development. We look forward to hearing from you.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png" alt="2024-11-13-maptiler-server-4-6-6.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 1250w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/maxres_2024_11_13_maptiler_server_4_6_6_e6a005c11c.png 1600w," sizes="100vw" width="1650"></p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://data.maptiler.com/server/#feedback">Share your feedback</a></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Download MapTiler Server now!</h2><p>MapTiler Server enables enterprise-grade deployment on a wide range of commonly used platforms for personal computers, laptops, embedded devices, servers, and cloud environments.</p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/server/download/">Download MapTiler Server</a></p><p style="text-align:center;">&nbsp;</p>

Discover the new MapTiler Server 4.6 with ARM64 and Kubernetes support, and enhanced OGC Tiles API interoperability for versatile, enterprise-grade mapping solutions

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<p>Neue Zürcher Zeitung (NZZ), one of the most visited media sites in Switzerland, has produced a remarkable, immersive experience showing what the Swiss landscape could look like if climate change continues at the current rate. MapTiler played a pivotal role in the "Switzerland 2075" project by providing essential map tools and resources to create a dynamic, data-driven visualization to highlight real-world changes to the landscape.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/1026150120/61971cffdf?ts=0&amp;share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1026150120?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>As a technology partner, MapTiler enabled the integration of modified satellite imagery and geographic data to illustrate potential future environmental changes along the Aare River, from glacial retreats to forest health.</p><h2>Collaboration with MapTiler</h2><p>NZZ has produced a <a href="https://www.nzz.ch/english/switzerland-in-2075-a-climate-change-visualization-ld.1855325">highly immersive visualization</a> with Switzerland 2075, pushing themselves to learn new mapping skills. MapTiler Support was on hand whenever there was an issue, working with them to optimize the performance for as many devices as possible. Additional help was provided to get the right data and perfect the workflow between the various software packages and frameworks.</p><blockquote><p>“MapTiler Support was invaluable for this project. They reacted quickly to our questions and consistently provided practical solutions.”</p></blockquote><p style="text-align:right;"><strong>Adina Renner, Visual Journalist, NZZ</strong></p><p>Are you planning a similar project? <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/requests/new" data-restricted="true">Let us know how we can help.</a></p><h2>Complete Maps Platform</h2><p>The NZZ visualization team used several key technologies from the MapTiler platform. Custom map tiles were developed in QGIS using the <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/qgis-plugin/" data-restricted="true">MapTiler Plugin</a> and further refined in Photoshop. These were then processed in <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/engine/" data-restricted="true">MapTiler Engine</a>, the resulting compact file sizes made for smooth performance on various devices. Additionally, the <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/sdk-javascript/" data-restricted="true">MapTiler SDK</a> facilitated seamless interaction and transitions, e.g. <a href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/scroll-fly-to/">the "fly-to" effect</a>, while maintaining high-resolution visuals and optimal load times, which is crucial for engaging users in this immersive climate change narrative.</p><p>The results speak for themselves. Switzerland 2075 holds readers' attention from start to finish, making it one of NZZ’s best-performing climate change articles for this metric.</p><p>Find out how NZZ harnessed the MapTiler platform in <a href="https://medium.com/nzz-open/switzerland-2075-how-we-built-an-immersive-experience-of-a-landscape-transformed-by-climate-change-baab17eac8c1" data-restricted="true">their "making of article"</a>.</p>

NZZ worked with MapTiler as a technology partner to create an advanced spatial data visualization about the effects of climate change.

Switzerland 2075: Visualizing climate change

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<p>Digitizing satellite imagery, collaborative editing, or importing data for publishing on the web is now effortless with the new Vector Data Editor. We've improved the user interface, built in new features like <i>Search and Add</i>, and streamlined the entire workflow.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/cloud/edit-geodata/">Learn about vector data editor</a></p><h2>Import your own geographical data</h2><p>If you already have your own data, importing only takes a few clicks. The vector editor supports key formats, including GeoJSON, GPX, KML, and Shapefiles. Just upload the file, and it will appear with its original properties intact.</p><p>The editor handles points, lines, and polygons, each of which can have text, number, or boolean properties. This allows you to include additional details like names, volumes, or other relevant information.</p><p>To enable collaborative editing, make sure you activate a <i>Team account</i>.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/1027574923?background=0"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1027574923?" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-lighter m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/26170328291601-Creating-a-custom-vector-dataset-GeoJSON">Read the how-to</a></p><h2>Digitizing satellite, aerial, and drone imagery</h2><p>Digitizing satellite, aerial, and drone imagery is straightforward. To begin, choose a map from the menu or add an overlay. You can then digitize features and assign properties using the formats and data types mentioned earlier.</p><p class="message" style="margin-left:0px;">Tip: <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/360020805937-How-to-host-your-own-geodata">Learn how to upload your own drone or satellite imagery to MapTiler Cloud</a>.</p><p>Additionally, you can add a layer as an XYZ service, providing more options for analyzing your data with external references.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png" alt="2024-10-02-vector-data-editor-revamped-2.png" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_10_02_vector_data_editor_revamped_2_5dda2d2a9a.png 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><h2>Search and Add data</h2><p>A unique feature of the Vector Data Editor is the <i>Search and Add</i> function. Using our integrated geocoding service, you can search for features like cities or countries and add them to your map with a single click. You can add the entire geometry as a polygon/line or just the center point. In both cases, the data comes with the name property already included. After adding, you can edit this data and later style it in the Customize tool.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/1006140731"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1006140731?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h2>Publish your data on a map</h2><p>The data you create can be:</p><ul><li>directly visualized using popular JavaScript libraries like the <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/sdk-javascript/">MapTiler SDK</a></li><li>used with the <a href="/cloud/customize/">Customize tool</a> to add to an existing map style</li><li>exported for use in GIS software</li></ul><p>We have the perfect map styles for overlaying your new data. The DataViz, Aquarelle, and Basic styles (available in &nbsp;Dark &amp; Light variants) are designed specifically for this purpose.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="/cloud/edit-geodata/">Learn about vector data editor</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The new version of our vector data editor makes creating and publishing your own vector geospatial data easier than ever.

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<p>Use PNG images or patterns easily with the<strong> new Raster icons upload</strong> in MapTiler Customize. Your maps can now include:</p><ul><li>Photos for locations</li><li>Complicated PNG icons</li><li>Seamless patterns to fill any area</li></ul><p>Our new Aquarelle watercolor map style highlights how the pattern fill can create artistic effects like a paper texture showing through the colors! <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/maps/#style=aquarelle&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=1.66/31.2/-7" data-restricted="true">Check it out here.</a></p><h2>Custom marker icons</h2><p>You can now upload PNG raster images to use as icons on your maps! This is in addition to the vector SVG icons you can already upload. Raster icons can be<strong> uploaded as individual or zipped PNG images</strong>, or you can create a <strong>combined upload with SVGs</strong>.</p><p>We have guides on <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/25606744976401-How-to-Add-Custom-Landmarks-to-Your-Map" data-restricted="true">Adding Photos as Landmarks</a> and <a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/28345246179217-Working-with-Icons" data-restricted="true">Working with Icons</a>, including uploaded PNGs.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/1009115487?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1009115487?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>You can also style the markers by<a href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/16440601724945-Style-by-the-zoom-range" data-restricted="true"> Zoom range</a> or data range to achieve your perfect design. The size of the icons can also be adjusted, and you can customize the text labels.</p><p>Once the icon has caught the user's attention, you can add more information about the location under the marker using an <a href="https://docs.maptiler.com/sdk-js/examples/landmarks-interactions/" data-restricted="true">interactive pop-up created with the MapTiler SDK</a>.</p><h2>Pattern fills for maps</h2><p>You can also upload seamless pattern fills in PNG formats along with your raster icons. These images that seamlessly repeat significantly increase your cartographic options and are perfect for maps with limited color palettes.</p><p><img src="https://media.maptiler.com/img/2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp" alt="2024-09-icons-and-patterns-2.webp" srcset="https://media.maptiler.com/img/xsmall_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 125w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/thumbnail_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 245w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/small_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 450w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/medium_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 750w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/large_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 1000w,https://media.maptiler.com/img/xlarge_2024_09_icons_and_patterns_2_a992487bea.webp 1250w," sizes="100vw" width="1600"></p><p>Patterns like dots, lines, or even tree or grass symbols let you distinguish areas you want to represent with the same or similar colors. For example, you can <strong>show the difference between coniferous and deciduous woodlands</strong> without changing the green. This means they are great for black-and-white maps like <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/maps/#style=toner-v2&amp;mode=2d&amp;position=15.78/40.774218/-73.97143" data-restricted="true">Toner</a> or color-blind-friendly maps.</p><p style="text-align:center;"><a class="btn btn-primary m-o5" href="https://documentation.maptiler.com/hc/en-us/articles/28402462413201-Working-with-Patterns">How to use patterns</a></p><h2>Creating a watercolor map style with patterns</h2><p>Aquarelle, our beautiful artistic basemap, is perfect for adding your own data. By default, there are no labels, points, or other distracting features, letting your data shine. We harnessed the ability to upload raster icons to add a paper texture pattern in various colors, creating a hand-painted look for the map.</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://vimeo.com/1008854696?share=copy"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/1008854696?background=1" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen="" mozallowfullscreen="" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><p>The basemap is ideal for adding a sense of place to your dataset without the strict precision of our other detailed maps.</p><p>Try the Aquarelle yourself; it's available in three beautiful variants:</p><ul><li><a href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/aquarelle/" data-restricted="true">Aquarelle</a></li><li><a href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/aquarelle-dark/" data-restricted="true">Dark</a></li><li><a href="https://cloud.maptiler.com/maps/aquarelle-vivid/" data-restricted="true">Vivid</a></li></ul><p>Learn more about our <a href="https://www.maptiler.com/cloud/customize/" data-restricted="true">customizable maps</a>.</p>

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