Which browsers and devices work with Mappi?
Mappi runs in the latest versions of Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari, on computers, phones and tablets. Firefox for Android can’t export videos yet, so on Android, make and export your map in Chrome. The preview needs WebGL (graphics acceleration) and exporting needs the browser’s built-in video encoder (WebCodecs). Nothing to install.
Step by step
Use an up-to-date browser
Update Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari to the latest version. Newer versions encode video faster and more reliably.
Turn on hardware acceleration
The map preview is drawn by your graphics chip through WebGL. If it’s off, you’ll see “WebGL is not supported”. See map won’t load.
What Mappi needs
| Feature | Needs | If it’s missing |
|---|---|---|
| Map preview | WebGL (graphics acceleration) | “WebGL is not supported” on the preview |
| Video export | WebCodecs video encoding (H.264) | The export fails with “Your device couldn’t handle this export” |
| Saved maps | Browser storage (IndexedDB) | Saved maps don’t persist, for example in some private windows |
For the fastest exports, use a computer with a recent graphics chip and more than 4 GB of memory. On slower devices, Mappi turns on Faster export and 30 fps by default.
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Mappi is a map animation maker that runs in your browser. No download, and no account needed to start.
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Making and exporting map animations on a phone or tablet
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How to make exports faster
Cut map video export time on slower computers: turn on Faster export, render at 30 fps, use 720p for drafts, and keep the editor tab in front.
