A custom map print only works as wall art if the file matches a frame you can buy locally. That is why Just Map Print does not sell a single odd ratio — one unlock includes a multi-size pack for both US and UK/EU frames.
If you already know the place you want on the wall, open the editor first and keep this page open for size decisions:
→ Design your custom map print (free live preview · $12 for the full pack)
What you get in one $12 unlock
You design once. After payment you download print-ready files for common frames — no shipping, no account required beyond an email at checkout.
US sizes
| Size | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8×10 | Desk, shelf, small gift | Easy to find at Target / IKEA |
| 11×14 | Most living-room walls | The “default” frame size in US shops |
| 16×20 | Statement piece | Needs a bit more wall space |
| 18×24 | Entryway / gallery wall | Large but still a standard frame SKU |
UK / EU sizes
| Size | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A4 | Test print at home | Cheap paper; check crop before big print |
| A3 | Standard poster frame | Very common at high-street shops |
| 30×40 cm | EU apartment frames | Popular metric size |
| A2 | Larger wall | Great if you zoomed out on a whole neighbourhood |
Need a poster-first workflow? Use the same pack from Printable map poster.
How to choose a size (before you pay)
- Measure the wall or the empty frame you already own (inside the mat opening, not the outer wood).
- Keep the crop you liked in preview. Unlocking does not change the map composition — it only removes the watermark and unlocks all sizes of that design.
- Print at 100% / actual size. If a shop “fits to page,” your streets stretch or get cropped.
Tip: if you are between two sizes, pick the smaller one first for a cheap test print (A4 or 8×10), then reprint the hero size once you like the ink and paper.
Make the map in the editor (2–3 minutes)
- Open Custom map print.
- Search an address, neighbourhood, or landmark — zoom until the streets feel personal.
- Set a short headline (“Our first home”, a city name, a date).
- Download a free watermarked preview if you want a second opinion.
- Unlock for $12 when it looks right — you get the full US + UK/EU pack.
Gift angles that reuse the same maker with better presets:
- New keys → New home map print or First home map
- Party this weekend → Housewarming map print
- Anniversary / couple gift → Where we met map
Print tips that save a reprint
- Ask for matte or satin photo paper if you want a poster look; glossy can glare under lights.
- Leave a small margin if your frame has a deep rabbet — most shops can add a white border if you ask.
- Colour maps look best on photo paper; B&W / blueprint styles also work on heavier text stock.
FAQ
Is this a shipped poster?
No. Just Map Print is digital download only — you print locally the same day.
Do I need an account?
No. Checkout uses your email for the receipt and download link.
Can I change the map after paying?
Edit in the maker again and unlock that design when you need a new pack. Each unlock is for the design you previewed.
Related reading
Ready? Open the maker and pin the place that matters: Custom map print editor.