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How to Setup a Custom Icons and Images for your Store Locator Map

Easily customize your map pins and store images

Updated over 3 weeks ago

For Map Markers we suggest you have a simple icon, in .png format with smooth edges. A good size ranges anywhere from 40x40 pixels to 60x60 pixels. Once you have an icon like this, you're ready to upload. Alternately you can link to the google map icon library if you just want to change to another color or size- see notes below.

In the Add/Edit Store Location page, find the "Map Display Settings" section.

To Upload your custom icon

Select "Select Image", navigate to your .png format icon and once selected, simply click open and then once your icon is uploaded click the save button at the top of the page to save your images.

Using Existing Google Maps Images:

Note This is a list of current map icons from Google however as noted google updates the api frequently so once you add to your map we store them in our CDN (Content Delivery Network) for you.

Example

"https://maps.google.com/mapfiles/ms/icons/blue.png"

The mapfiles/ms/micons/ directory on Google Maps' servers contains a collection of standard icons used for markers and points of interest. While there is no single, officially published "full list" from Google, a comprehensive list can be compiled by observing common usage and community resources.

Here are some examples of icons commonly found within mapfiles/ms/micons/:

  • Pushpins (various colors):

    • red-pushpin.png

    • blue-pushpin.png

    • green-pushpin.png

    • purple-pushpin.png

    • yellow-pushpin.png

    • ltblue-pushpin.png

  • General Purpose Icons:

    • POI.png (Point of Interest)

    • info.png

    • question.png

    • flag.png

    • caution.png

  • Category-Specific Icons:

    • restaurant.png

    • bar.png

    • coffeehouse.png

    • lodging.png (Hotel)

    • car.png (or car_rental.png)

    • gas.png

    • mechanic.png

    • medical.png

    • shopping.png

    • arts.png

    • camera.png

    • ferry.png

    • picnic.png

    • snack_bar.png

    • toilets.png

    • motorcycling.png

    • directions_bike.png

    • directions_boat.png

    • directions_bus.png

    • directions_car.png

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may not reflect all icons ever hosted in that directory. The availability and specific names of these icons can change over time as Google updates its mapping services. For the most up-to-date information on available icons for specific map styles, consulting the relevant API documentation (e.g., for Mapbox or Google Maps Platform) and exploring their sprite files is recommended.

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