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title: "Use a map | Guides"
description: "Link, embed, or use your map in other tools."
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> For AI agents: a documentation index is available at [/llms.txt](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/llms.txt). Markdown versions of all pages are available by appending .md to any URL.

# Use a map

Once you’ve picked [one of our ready-made maps](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/getting-started/catalog/#maps) or designed [your own custom map](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/map-design/), you can share it with the world or use it in other tools.

## Link to map

A link to your map [**like this**](https://api.maptiler.com/maps/bright-v2/?key=mNLmXyaTH4gRlwJHSYWp#6.2/46/8.5/15/60) opens it in a full-screen map viewer. You put it together from your map’s style ID and your [API key](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/developer/credentials/api-key/), and you can set the initial location, zoom, bearing (map orientation), and pitch (visual tilt). 👉 [How to configure a link to map](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/using-map/link/)

## Embed map as iFrame

To embed the map on a website, wrap the link to your map in an iFrame. You can set up the same things as for a link (described above), plus the size of the map on the page. 👉 [How to embed a map with iFrame code](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/using-map/iframe/)

## Use static map image

A static map loads as a simple image, so it’s not interactive or zoomable. It’s a good fit for pages where a full interactive map would be too much, like a contact page or a blog post. Unlike a screenshot, it doesn’t get outdated, because it uses the latest map data whenever it loads. You can set the location and view, and add colored **markers** (pins), **lines** (paths), or **polygons** (areas). 👉 [How to use a static map image](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/maps-apis/static-maps/static-maps-for-your-web/)

## Build a map application

If you want to build a full web or mobile application with rich interactivity, see 👉 [Build a map application](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/developer/#add-map) to learn how to add the map to your code.

## Other tools

You can also use your map outside of a website:

-   In [ATAK](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/using-map/atak-maps/)
-   In a [desktop GIS application](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/using-map/desktop-gis/)
-   Print it with the [MapTiler QGIS plugin](https://docs-beta-4y5.pages.dev/guides/qgis/print/)