What is Allmaps?
Allmaps lets you georeference historical maps published by libraries using the IIIF standard and view them on top of modern maps, without downloading the images. Many institutions now use it to publish their collections.
Free Open data
Allmaps
Open-source tools for georeferencing and viewing digitised old maps
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Georeference IIIF maps in the browser
- Overlay old maps on modern maps
- Open source and open standards
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Library IIIF collections
- Made by
- Allmaps (community project)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Allmaps
- Paste a IIIF manifest link from a library into the Allmaps Editor to start.
Who it is for
Allmaps is especially useful for researchers & analysts and history lovers.
Questions about Allmaps
Is Allmaps free?
Yes. Allmaps is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Allmaps?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Allmaps updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Allmaps get its data?
Library IIIF collections.
Can I use Allmaps on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to Allmaps?
Similar maps include David Rumsey Map Collection, Old Maps Online, National Library of Scotland Maps and Library of Congress Maps. See the full list of Allmaps alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Allmaps. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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