How to Print Maps Online for Free (Step by Step)
If you just need a clean, printable map—without logins or heavy software—TrueGIS does it in your browser. Draw features, set a precise scale and orientation, preview the print area, and export.
1) Open TrueGIS
Go to truegis.co.uk. You’ll see a full-screen map with controls for Draw, Style, Search, Locate Me, and Print.
2) Draw your features
- Point — landmarks or notes
- Line — routes, paths, or boundaries
- Polygon / Square / Circle — areas of interest
Mistake? Use Clear to start over.
3) Style for clarity
Use the style panel to set fill color & opacity, stroke color, and stroke width. Tip: keep fills semi-transparent so basemap detail stays readable.
4) Choose scale & orientation
Under Print Settings pick a scale (e.g. 1:5,000) and orientation (Landscape/Portrait). Toggle Show Print Area to preview the exact frame on the map.
5) Export
- Quick Print — exports the current view fast.
- Scaled Print — respects your chosen scale/orientation and the preview frame.
Your browser will produce a high-resolution PDF/PNG ready to download or print.
Best-practice tips
- Use high contrast between your features and the basemap.
- Landscape suits wide areas; Portrait fits corridors or rivers.
- If lines look too heavy in print, reduce stroke width before exporting.