MAPublisher

MAPublisher, developed by Avenza Systems Inc., is a cartography software that seamlessly integrates GIS mapping tools into Adobe Illustrator. According to the vendor, this solution aims to assist professionals in creating high-quality maps with geospatial data. The software is designed to be suitable for companies of various sizes, from small businesses to large enterprises, and is used by a wide range of industries and professions, including cartographers, GIS professionals, graphic designers, mapping and spatial analysis professionals, government agencies and municipalities, and publishing companies.

Key Features

Seamless Integration into Adobe CC: According to the vendor, MAPublisher panels and tools integrate seamlessly into Adobe Creative Cloud, providing a mapping experience within the Adobe Illustrator interface. Users have the ability to resize, move, and dock MAPublisher tools, allowing for customization of their workflow.

Geospatial Interoperability: The vendor claims that MAPublisher supports over 80 popular file formats used in GIS and mapping industries, including SHP, GeoTIFF, KML, web services, and spatial databases. Users can import industry-standard GIS data formats with all attributes and georeferencing intact and fully editable. The software also supports importing data from Esri, Google, MapInfo, WFS/WMS services, and other GIS sources.

Cartographic Workflow: According to the vendor, MAPublisher covers the complete cartographic workflow, from raw data to publishing high-quality maps. Users can combine graphic design tools in Adobe Illustrator with the geospatial accuracy and precision of MAPublisher tools. The software aims to enable users to transform raw data into visually-rich, high-quality map products.

Extensive Geospatial Format Support: The vendor states that MAPublisher supports importing leading GIS industry formats, including GeoTIFF, MrSID, NITF, PCI, Esri GRID, BIL, USGS DEM, and more. Users can import various data formats while preserving all attributes and georeferencing information. The software offers the ability to work with a wide range of spatial imagery and digital elevation formats.

Intelligent Collision-Free Label Placement (MAPublisher LabelPro): According to the vendor, MAPublisher LabelPro is an intelligent rule-based labeling engine that offers advanced labeling capabilities. Users can configure which MAP Layers will be labeled and which layers will be denoted as obstacles. The labeling engine aims to provide collision-free label placement, potentially saving time on post-labeling refinement and ensuring high-quality labels on maps.