Download the Google Maps
Google December 12th, 2006 - By Haochi
Majority of the world’s web surfers uses 1024×768, according to OneStat. I am among the modest people, using a 1024×768 as well.
Since the map on Google Maps resize to fit the browser, most of the time I can only view a 1000×500 pixels map - 63% of the screen. That’s more than enough for a lot of time, but I want more, I want a bigger map!(I am not that greedy, though) This is why I created P2K*P2K(2000 pixels times 2000 pixels, maybe call it Googlified Maps or whatever you like).
With P2K*P2K, you can create (up to) 2000*2000px high resolution maps, and they are download-able in GIF format. :D All you need is type in the latitude, longitude of the location, choose the size and zoom level. Lightning fast.
You can visit P2K*P2K on this page. According to Google Maps’ TOS, “For individual users, Google Maps, including local search results, maps, and photographic imagery, is made available for your personal, non-commercial use only“. So feel free to use under these terms.[note: I am not a lawyer]
December 13th, 2006 at 9:18 am
What does “lightening fast” mean? That it fades to white quickly? Or did you mean “lightning fast”??? :)
December 13th, 2006 at 3:51 pm
Oops. That’s HUGE mistake. Thanks for point out!
March 6th, 2007 at 11:25 am
Wow!
that is what I was desperately looking for, but I need to know more. How did you know the parameters of the call to get the map?. Is there any posibility of adding more points to the map, and with diferent shapes and colors?. Could it be possible to contact with you via email to know more?.
Thanks in advance.
lobusss
April 18th, 2007 at 9:08 am
Excellent work!
I am doing a LBS application and I was looking for this since long. Nice work. Well I have some what same question like Lobusss, can we add more point to the map and how did you know the parameters of the call to get the map?
Waiting for your reply(here or at my email).
Thanx.
Abbasi.