Observed arrival · 2026-09-09

Mapback turns your Google Maps history into a travel film

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A privacy-focused editor that converts Google Maps Timeline data into a travel video and a visual atlas of visited countries and places.

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Mapback takes a Google Maps Timeline file as its starting point and lets users select dates, colours, and a photo before producing a travel video and Atlas images. Its public sample uses fictional data to depict 13 countries and 25 stops, giving visitors a concrete view of the output without handing over their own history. The homepage labels the product beta and says all Pro features are free for now, with no account or payment required for the sample editor.

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