Learn Travel Story Maker step by step

Step-by-step guides to create, plan and export animated travel videos. Five guides include screenshots; all link to current controls in the help center.

Tutorials found: 9

Ultimate guide · 9 min read

How to create travel videos: the ultimate guide

A step-by-step example: add stops, choose vehicles and a map style, preview, then export the video.

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Stops · 3 min read

How to add destinations to your travel route

Add places using search or coordinates, or Pick on map on desktop. Reorder stops and use the pencil to rename them.

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Vehicles · 3 min read

How to change vehicles between your stops

Assign a different vehicle to each segment of your route: plane, car, train, bike or boat, with a smooth transition.

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Customization · 3 min read

How to customize icons and markers

Choose destination markers in Settings → Labels and distinguish them from the vehicle travelling along each leg.

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Customization · 4 min read

How to customize your travel animation style

Map style, route color, speed, easing, globe projection, watermark: every lever to design a unique look.

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Planning · 4 min read

How to plan your travel itinerary

Organize dates, nights, activities and a budget. Travel durations remain estimates to check with transport operators.

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Photos · 3 min read

How to add photos to your travel animation

Upload photos per stop: the animation automatically pauses on arrival to showcase them in a fullscreen slideshow.

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Export · 4 min read

How to export your animated travel map

Presets, MP4 / WebM video, GIF, PNG and PNG sequences: choose framing and quality, then check the generated file.

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Privacy · 3 min read

How Travel Story Maker processes your photos

Understand local processing, metadata that may be retained, and the copies uploaded when you save or share a project.

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