Gebaut von einer Person, die Karten liebt
Cartosketch ist ein Solo-Projekt — kein Team, keine Investoren, kein Roadmap-Komitee. Nur ein Entwickler, der es einfacher machen will, echte Orte in Kunst zu verwandeln.
Jack Pan
Founder & sole maintainer of Cartosketch
Indie developer and designer working at the intersection of maps, generative AI, and tools for creators. Previously shipped product at growth-stage startups; now building Cartosketch full-time.
Why Cartosketch exists
Every AI map tool I tried in 2025 did the same thing: generate a fictional world from a text prompt. But the maps I actually wanted were of real places — the street where I grew up, the neighbourhood a friend was about to move to, the exact stretch of coast in a short story I was writing. None of the fantasy generators could do that, because none of them started from real geographic data.
Cartosketch is the version I wanted to exist. It pulls a real Mapbox render of the place you pick, then runs that render through an AI model that restyles it — watercolor, ink wash, cartoon sketch, or whatever you describe. The geometry is real. The styling is generated. You get a map of an actual place on Earth, rendered as art.
What I care about
- Real places, not fake ones. Every output is grounded in actual Mapbox geographic data. Streets, coastlines, and landmarks match reality.
- Honest pricing. Credits never expire on packs. Subscriptions are straightforward. No hidden limits. No dark patterns.
- Usable output. Print-ready up to 4K PNGs with no watermarks. Commercial use allowed on every plan. If you pay for it, it's yours.
- Small by design. I answer support email. I ship changes the same day if they matter. If something is broken, just email me.
Try it free
Every new account gets 1 credit to try Cartosketch — no credit card required.
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