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Maps

Help users explore the world with detailed, custom maps products.

Routes

Help your users optimize the way from A to Z.

Places

Show users places and points of interest with details at their fingertips.

Environment

Help users access data to respond to the climate challenges of today.

Analytics

Discover geospatial datasets and tools that enable you to reveal powerful business and sustainability insights.

Routes documentation

Places documentation

Environment documentation

Analytics documentation

Get started

Learn the basics of using Google Maps Platform APIs & SDKs.

  • Getting started guide

    Create an account, generate an API key, enable APIs and SDKs, and start building.

    > Read the guide and get started fast

  • Build your first map

    New to Google Maps Platform? Build your first map with a marker.

    > Try it for JavaScript, Android, and iOS

  • Search for Places

    Learn how to query Google Maps Platform's comprehensive database of rich place data.

    > Try it with the Maps JavaScript API and Places API
    > Get AI-powered place summaries with the Places API

  • Get directions

    Get your users where they're going fast, with accurate, real-time directions.

    > Try it with the Routes API

Browse the docs for some of the most popular Google Maps Platform features.

Industry solutions

Check out the industry-specific solutions offered by Google Maps Platform.

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