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Map Sources

Default Map Source

By default, Map View uses the CartoDB Voyager Map, which is free for up to 75K requests per month.

Adding Map Sources

You can add any map source that provides tiles via a standard URL in the plugin configuration. Many services offer localized, specialized, or beautifully-rendered maps — see a comprehensive list here.

URL Format

Standard tile URL format: https://example.com/{z}/{x}/{y}.png

For providers that use an API key (e.g. MapTiler or Mapbox):

https://api.maptiler.com/maps/outdoor/{z}/{x}/{y}.png?key=YOUR_KEY

HiDPI / Retina Tiles

Add {r} as an optional resolution identifier to automatically use retina tiles on high-resolution displays:

https://example.com/{z}/{x}/{y}{r}.png

Dark Theme

Each map source can have an optional dark theme URL. If Obsidian's dark theme is detected, or if you manually select "Dark" from the View pane, the dark URL is used.

INFO

Google Maps is not a viable option here — while it provides tiles in the same format, the Google Maps terms of service make it difficult to legally bundle them in an application.

Switching Map Sources

If you have multiple map sources, switch between them from the View pane in the map controls.

Tile Attribution

Using third-party map data is your responsibility. Always ensure you are not violating a provider's terms of use.