Map Router: Automated Map Animation Toolkit

Stop Wasting Hours on Manual Map Animations! Create Stunning, Professional Route Animations in After Effects with Just a Few Clicks.

Map Router is the ultimate, all-in-one After Effects toolkit designed to automate the entire map animation process. Transform tedious hours of keyframing into minutes of effortless creativity. Whether you’re a travel vlogger visualizing your latest journey, a documentary filmmaker illustrating historical events, or a motion graphics artist needing quick, high-quality map graphics, Map Router is your definitive solution.

From simple country-to-country paths to complex, multi-stop regional journeys, Map Router handles it all. Featuring a powerful script with a massive library of customizable elements, an intelligent auto-routing and smart camera system, and a powerful bonus optional “Map Route Planner” app (Win/Mac), this is the only map animation tool you’ll ever need.

⚡ Save Up To 95% of Your Map Animation Time! ⚡

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps:

1. Install: Run the script in After Effects.
2. Import: Add your locations via text, CSV, or the visual planner app.
3. Animate: Watch as professional animations generate automatically!

Key Features of Map Router:

• ✨ Zero Keyframe Animation: A fully automated system for generating routes, placing markers, and creating intelligent camera movements. No more tedious manual work!

• Bonus Optional “Map Route Planner” App (Win/Mac): Visually design and plan complex routes with a familiar Google Maps-style interface. Seamlessly import your plan into After Effects for instant animation.

• ✈️ Auto-Routing & Smart Camera: The script automatically generates clean, animated routes with smooth, dynamic camera transitions between all your locations. The camera even follows the path for a cinematic feel.

• Extensive Location Database: Comes with 256 Countries and 1471 Regions (including all US States) built-in for a total of 1727 locations. Browse the full location & flag database here.

• 340+ Country & Regional Flags: A comprehensive, customizable flag collection featuring national and regional (state/province) flags—perfect for international projects, documentaries, and travel animations.

• ⏱️ Total Control Over Timing: Easily adjust the travel time between locations by simply dragging time markers on the timeline. Speed up or slow down any part of the journey with intuitive visual controls.

• Flexible Import Options: Import your route data effortlessly. The project supports plain text lists, .csv files, and .map project files from the companion Map Route Planner app.

• ️ 36+ Stunning Map Styles: Choose from a huge library of high-quality map textures, including satellite, vector, abstract, and stylized designs to fit any project.

• No Plugins Required: Works natively in After Effects. Just run the script file directly from After Effects and start animating immediately.

• 4K & Full HD Ready: Export your animation in Full HD (1920×1080) or 4K (3840×2160).

• Free Future Updates: Your purchase includes all future updates, with new features, elements, and improvements.

Effortless Import Options:

Get started in seconds. Choose the method that best fits your workflow:

• Plain Text List: Copy–paste a simple list of countries or regions directly into the importer.
• .csv File: Import a structured list of locations from a spreadsheet.
• Route Planner App (.map): Plan your route visually in the companion app and import the saved .map file.

What You Get with Map Router:

Map Router is a complete ecosystem for map animation. You get the core tools plus an enormous library of customizable assets.

Why Is the Project File So Large?

Map Router includes all maps, regions, textures, flags, and graphic elements inside the project’s asset library. This ensures that you have everything you need at your fingertips without relying on external downloads or internet connectivity.

You only need an internet connection once during the first script run to activate your license. After that, the entire project works 100% offline because all required data is stored locally inside the project folder.

Core Components:

• Map Router.jsx Script: The main automation tool for After Effects.
• Map Route Planner Application (Optional): A standalone visual route designer for Windows & Mac.
• Comprehensive Video Tutorials & User Guide: Step-by-step instructions from setup to advanced workflows.

Expansive Asset Libraries (Over 300+ Graphic Elements):

• Pins: A wide variety of location markers.
• Call-Outs: Professional text and title call-outs.
• Icons: General, Transportation, and War-themed icons.
• Infographics & Charts: Visualize data directly on your map.
• Text & Frames: Pre-animated text banners and video/image placeholders.
• Arrows, Targets & Scanning: Stylized pointers and effects.
• Pointers: Animated planes, cars, and missiles that follow your routes.
• Transport & Military Models: 2D and 3D models for static placement.
• Flags Styles: Complete and customizable flag collection.
• Map Styles: Satellite, vector, abstract, and more.
• Borders & Outlines: Multiple styles for highlighting regions.
• Transitions, Grids, Backgrounds, Post FX: Add professional polish with pre-made effects.

Who Is Map Router For?

This project is the perfect tool for:

• Travel Vloggers & YouTubers (Showcasing adventures, itineraries)
• Documentary Filmmakers (Illustrating historical routes, geographical changes)
• News & Broadcast Graphics Departments (Creating quick, informative map visuals)
• Educators & History Content Creators (Engaging students with visual journeys)
• Corporate & Marketing Video Producers (Visualizing global reach, supply chains)
• Motion Graphics Artists & Freelancers (Adding high-value map animations to projects)
• Anyone needing to create professional map animations quickly and easily!

System Requirements & Compatibility:

• After Effects Version: Adobe After Effects 2023 and newer.
• Operating System: Windows & Mac OS.
• Font: Google Lato (Free Font) – Please install to avoid missing font warnings.
• Internet Connection:
  • Map Router Script: Required once for initial product registration.
  • Map Route Planner App (Optional): Required to fetch map data (similar to Google Maps).

⚠️ Important Limitations & Notes:

For the best results and a smooth workflow, please note the following:

• English After Effects Recommended: Optimized for English After Effects (other languages may have compatibility issues).
• Automatic Camera Pathing: The automatic camera animation is designed to follow a single continuous route chain (e.g., A > B > C). It cannot automatically follow multiple branching paths simultaneously.
• Flat Map Animations Only: This project creates 2D/2.5D flat map animations. It does not create a 3D globe or Google Earth-style animations.
• Companion App: The optional “Map Route Planner” app is an unsigned application and may trigger security warnings on your OS during installation (simple bypass instructions are included in the user guide).

Learn More & Get Support:

Ready to master Map Router? Check out our detailed guides and tutorials.

• Comprehensive User Guide & Documentation
• Official Video Tutorial Playlist: Map Router Tutorials – YouTube
• Author Portfolio: BRODZELi

Credits & Assets Used in Promo:

• Music: Science
• Creative Commons Images & Flags: All project images are CC licensed from Pixabay, Unsplash, Pexels, Wikipedia.

Stop Struggling with Complex Map Animations!

Get Map Router Today and Start Creating Beautiful, Dynamic, and Professional Map Routes in Minutes!