5 Cool Ways to Use Maps APIs

APIs are designed to help developers build applications easier and faster, and SDKs help speed up the process by turning some of the most complex APIs into even easier-to-use functions. We’ll take a look at some of the most interesting ideas we see the TomTom Maps SDK for Web being used for and how to implement them.
Apr 12, 2023 · 9 min read
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TomTom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server

TomTom Model Context Protocol (MCP) server
Jul 07, 2025·4 mins read
Dark-themed map styling interface showing Points of Interest (POI) icons for restaurants, bars, and cafés. The UI includes a sidebar with POI categories, a highlighted “Restaurant” icon labeled poi-restaurant, and various orange map icons for food and drink venues.
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Make your mark: Customizing map icons with TomTom Map Maker

At TomTom, we empower developers and designers to craft unique map experiences that support the navigation goals of drivers. With TomTom Map Maker, you can change the visual appearance of the Orbis map style to fit your design vision—from foundation colors and modules to the nitty-gritty details in layers. And now, with the latest Map Maker update, custom map icons are at your fingertips.
Jun 05, 2025· mins read
Map Maker
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Map Maker features you wish you knew earlier

Explore the latest enhancements in Map Maker, including advanced POI filtering, search, reverting styles and more.
Mar 24, 2025· mins read
Create your application map using TomTom Map Maker.
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Create your application map using TomTom Map Maker.

Are you looking for a personalized map experience in your application? Try TomTom Map Maker — a cloud tool to help you create and customize maps that reflect your brand.
Nov 15, 2024·5 mins read
GoNav-app-mobile
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How to route navigation apps right for fleet and logistics vehicles

Every developer working on routing applications should know this: using a standard navigation app for fleet vehicles is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
Jul 16, 2024· mins read
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Elevate Your Mapping Experience: Introducing Enhanced DEM and Hillshade in Our Maps

We're excited to introduce our enhanced Digital Elevation Model (DEM), adding a whole new dimension to your mapping experience.
Dec 04, 2023·4 mins read
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Snap to Roads Ownership Rebates in Australia and New Zealand

New Zealand and Australia reimburse businesses for vehicles used offroad for business purposes. TomTom’s Snap to Roads API can be incorporated into a Python application that tracks the distance and fuel spent off public roads for businesses looking to claim this rebate.
Jan 20, 2023·8 mins read
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How to Reconstruct a Route from Data Points with the Snap to Roads API

In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you’ll learn about the TomTom Snap to Roads API and how you can use it to reconstruct a route. We’ll also show you how to integrate the route into an app (we’ve used React here, but you can also use Angular or Vue) to ensure you get a perfect reconstruction.
Jan 05, 2023·9 mins read
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