Cartosketch for Book Covers & Publishing
Use destination-poster compositions or stylized real-map art as base layers for book covers, chapter headers, and editorial illustrations grounded in real geography.
Up to 4K PNG
Output format
Posters + 8 styles
Two product lines
Included
Commercial use
For publishers and authors, Cartosketch produces atmospheric, geographically accurate illustrations — either as isometric destination posters of the story's setting, or as ink wash / oil painting / vintage map renderings of the actual location. The real-world geography adds authenticity to fiction and non-fiction alike.
Why publishers choose Cartosketch
| Need | How Cartosketch helps |
|---|---|
| Authenticity | Maps are real geography, not AI-hallucinated terrain. |
| Mood setting | Ink wash for literary fiction, cyberpunk for sci-fi, vintage for historical. |
| Designer-friendly | No text or labels by default — drop into InDesign and add typography in your own type system. |
| Mood iteration | Generate 5 different cover moods of the same novel's setting in under 5 minutes. |
FAQ
- Is the output resolution enough for print books?
- The 2K output works well for paperback covers (6×9 inches at ~225 DPI). For large-format hardcovers, you may need to upscale.
- Can I use Cartosketch output on a commercially sold book?
- Yes. All paid plans include full commercial rights.
- Can I generate a map of a fictional location?
- Cartosketch uses real Mapbox data, so you need a real-world starting point. However, you can choose obscure or unfamiliar locations and style them to look fantastical.
Try Cartosketch free
New accounts get one free credit — no credit card required.