CartoSketch for Book Covers & Publishing
Use ink wash, oil painting, or watercolor-style maps as base layers for book covers, chapter headers, or editorial illustrations grounded in real geography.
2K PNG
Output format
9 options
Art styles
Included
Commercial use
For publishers and authors, CartoSketch produces atmospheric, geographically accurate map illustrations that serve as book covers, chapter openers, or interior art. 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. |
| No text by default | Clean outputs let designers add their own typography. |
| Cost-effective | A single credit generates what would cost $200+ from an illustrator. |
| Rapid iteration | Try 5 different styles in 5 minutes to find the right mood. |
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.