Overview
  • Authentication
  • Routing APIs
    • Directions API
    • Directions Basic API
    • Distance Matrix API
    • Distance Matrix Basic API
    • Route Optimizer API
    • Fleet Planner API
  • Roads APIs
    • Snap To Road API
    • Nearest Roads API
    • Speed Limits API
  • Places APIs
    • Autocomplete API
    • Place Details API
    • Advance Place Details API
    • Nearby Search API
    • Advance Nearby Search API
    • Photo API
    • Text Search API
    • Address Validation API
    • Geofencing API
    • Elevation API
  • Geocoding
    • Geocoding API
    • Reverse Geocoding API
  • Map Tiles
    • 2D Tiles
      • Overview
      • Vector Tiles API
      • Static Tiles API
    • 3D Tiles
      • Overview and Integration
    • Style Editor
  • Navigation SDKs
    • Navigation SDK - Android
    • Navigation SDK - iOS
  • Map SDKs
    • Map SDK - iOS
    • Map SDK - Android
  • Places SDKs
    • Places SDK - Android
    • Places SDK - iOS
  • Web SDK
    • SDK Setup
    • Adding Markers
    • Events & Controls
    • Static Maps
    • Geolocation
    • Adding Shapes
    • Marker Clustering
    • Heatmap Layer
    • Ground Overlays
    • Custom Overlays
  • Ola Maps MCP
    • MCP Overview
    • Ola Maps MCP Server
  • Street View

2D Map Tiles Overview

2D Map tiles in the context of mapping refer to small, square images or data units that are part of a larger map. These tiles are used to display maps efficiently, allowing only the necessary parts of the map to be loaded and viewed at any given time. The concept of map tiles enables smooth and scalable map rendering, especially on the web or in mobile applications. The map you see is composed of multiple tiles that are stitched together to form the complete map. As you zoom in or pan, using our map tiles API, new tiles are loaded dynamically, showing more detail or shifting the view.
2d tiles grid

Types of 2D Map tiles

  • Vector Tiles:
    A Vector tile is a lightweight format for storing geospatial vector data, optimized for rendering maps on web or mobile platforms.
  • Static Tiles:
    Static tiles refer to pre-rendered, fixed map tiles that are typically used to create map images.