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Tom Armitage

@MapNav_Tom

Data Viz, Maps & GIS. Tech Writer for MapTiler. FOSS4G UK 2019 Co-Chair. Honorary Fellow of the University of Edinburgh GeoSciences. Views are all mine.

 Crieff, Scotland
Joined September 2011
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I did a comparison of the different hill shading tools in #QGIS and got some amazing results. Each one was blended with a DTM to give a bit of depth. Have a look at this thread for details on the 7 ways I tried, these are the most interesting. 1/n
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 30
The new Offline Pack API for Swift and Kotlin SDKs lets your users access maps, even when offline. Let users download what they need: routes, specific regions, or what they currently see on their screen. More about the Offline Pack API, link in first reply.
Smartphone displaying an offline topographic hiking map with a blue location arrow on a marked trail, overlaid on a blurred mountain landscape and rocky path.

ALT Smartphone displaying an offline topographic hiking map with a blue location arrow on a marked trail, overlaid on a blurred mountain landscape and rocky path.

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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 29
Built with MapTiler GeoSplats, complex stadium architecture is streamed directly in the browser with high detail and smooth frame rates. Learn more about GeoSplats. Link in first reply ⤵️ #MapTiler #GeoSplats #DigitalTwin #GIS #WebGPU #LeedsUnited
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 28
MapTiler Connect is back on November 19, 2026. Join our annual virtual conference to see what is next in mapping technology, from major product launches to developer deep dives. Register for free via the link in the first reply. #GIS #DevTools #maps #GIS
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 27
The Far Side of the World by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 27
🌍 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 | 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 A brand-new role at MapTiler! Ready to take ownership and shape design in an AI-accelerated company? Not an easy role, but definitely one you can design! 😉 Apply here 👉 maptiler.link/3Um4shH
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 26
MapTiler has 16 free tickets to Smart City Expo in Barcelona, 3-5 Nov. If you work on cities, mobility, or geospatial data, grab yours before they're gone! Details in the first reply; strictly first come, first served! #SmartCityExpo #SCEWC26 #Barcelona
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 23
We captured the renovated Helfštýn Castle using #GeoSplats to showcase the future of location-based digital experiences. Find out how to bring any location to 3D with GeoSplats. Link in first reply. #Architecture #3DDesign #WebGPU
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 22
Give your real estate app instant location clarity with photorealistic 3D property models, real-time listing filters, neighborhood overlays, and parcel boundaries. Explore map features that help your users find their dream property faster. Link in thread. #RealEstate #PropTech
Person holding a smartphone showing a real-estate map of Milan with multiple property pins and a listing for a modern house in central Milan priced €980,000.

ALT Person holding a smartphone showing a real-estate map of Milan with multiple property pins and a listing for a modern house in central Milan priced €980,000.

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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 21
Desolation Island by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 20
HMS Surprise by Patrick O'Brian, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 21
Want to integrate 3D Gaussian Splats onto your web maps? Our step-by-step developer guide shows how to convert, align, and stream #GeoSplats like this coastal scene via WebGPU. Guide in the first reply ⤵️ #WebDev #GIS #WebGPU #MapTiler
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D@davvykOct 19
I ramble about design. Like and subscribe. youtu.be/ohmpS4pgcDc?is=QI3V…
PLASTICITY Timelapse - SCI-FI Prop Design

PLASTICITY Timelapse - SCI-FI Prop Design

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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 19
Give your project a sleek, modern look. With our v4 map styles, every map includes a beautifully designed dark variant for design consistency, including Ocean v4 Dark. #MapTiler #maps #darkmode #gis
Map showing the central Bahamas archipelago and nearby seafloor, highlighting Eleuthera, Cat Island, Great Exuma Island, the Tongue of the Ocean trench, Great Bahama Bank, the Tropic of Cancer line, and depth shading of surrounding waters.

ALT Map showing the central Bahamas archipelago and nearby seafloor, highlighting Eleuthera, Cat Island, Great Exuma Island, the Tongue of the Ocean trench, Great Bahama Bank, the Tropic of Cancer line, and depth shading of surrounding waters.

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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 16
Ramayana by Valmiki, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 16
Join our annual online conference for major product updates and expert talks on the future of mapping technology Reserve your spot today: Link in the first reply. #MapTilerConnect #GIS #Maps
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 17
Sinbad the Sailor by Anonymous, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 16
Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 15
Michael Strogoff by Jules Verne, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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MapTiler@MapTilerOct 15
No more #StringlyTyped style URLs in your mobile map apps. Our native Swift & #Kotlin SDKs offer type-safe styles with dark/light variants, #SwiftUI & Jetpack Compose support, and one-line 3D terrain. Build mobile maps faster: maptiler.link/4s8Hd7m #iOSDev #AndroidDev
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Reading Maps@ReadingMapscomOct 13
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition by Caroline Alexander, visualized on the world map. #readingmaps #books #maps
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