Switch from Google to LocationIQ: Static Maps

Static Maps are the watered-down version of regular maps – They don’t require JavaScript or any dynamic page loading. They’re mostly used on websites that want to visualize a particular address without needing the interactivity of a regular map.

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This is part 2 of a 5-part series. 

1. From Google to LocationIQ: Geocoding
2. From Google to LocationIQ: Static Maps
3. From Google to LocationIQ: Maps
4. From Google to LocationIQ: Directions (coming soon)
5. From Google to LocationIQ: Snap to Roads (coming soon)

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A standard static map REST API call contains:

1. Endpoint
2. Access Token
3. Center coordinates
4. Additional Parameters

1. Endpoint

This is a fairly straightforward change

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2. Access Token

Another small change that’ll help us identify a request coming from you

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3. Center Coordinates

This is the area in the map you want highlighted and at the center. Tiles surrounding this point will be loaded

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4. Additional Parameters

These parameters involve changes to the output – necessary when adapting maps to your website/ app

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Did we miss something? Write to us with details on your deployment  – we’re happy to help!