Image & Design

Kartograph.py

Render beautiful SVG maps in Python.

Status
UnmaintainedNo commits in 3383 days.
Last checked
Checked · Oct 11, 2026
License
Open source
Pricing
Free tier · from $0
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What it is

Kartograph.py is a Python library for rendering high-quality SVG maps from geographic data. It allows developers to create interactive and visually appealing maps for web applications without requiring extensive knowledge of GIS systems.

Kartograph.py stands out for its ease of use in generating high-quality SVG maps directly from Python, making it ideal for developers and data scientists who need to visualize geographic data without diving into complex GIS systems.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

A good fit for

  • Developers who need to integrate high-quality map visualizations into their Python projects without extensive GIS knowledge.

  • Data scientists looking to visualize geographic data in a web-friendly format.

Look elsewhere if

  • Projects requiring real-time geospatial analysis or complex GIS operations, as Kartograph.py focuses on rendering rather than advanced spatial analysis.

  • Applications needing server-side map generation at scale without local Python execution capabilities.

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

  1. 01

    Limited active development and maintenance

    Last major update was in 2015, with minimal commits since then indicating reduced support

  2. 02

    Poor documentation for advanced features

    Documentation lacks detailed examples and explanations for complex functionalities such as custom styling options

  3. 03

    Performance issues with large datasets

    Rendering maps from extensive geographic data can be slow, leading to long processing times

What it does well

  • High-quality SVG map rendering

  • Support for geographic data formats like GeoJSON and TopoJSON

  • Customizable styling options for maps

Pricing

Free tier
YesOpen source — free to use
Paid from
$0
Model
Flat rate
Enterprise plan
No

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