Online battle map maker

Free Battle Map Maker Online

Create a playable battle map directly in your browser. No software setup. Start with a demo map, draw terrain, place objects, align the grid, and export a PNG for your virtual tabletop.

Quick answer: An online battle map maker is a browser tool for creating playable tabletop encounter maps. Use it to paint terrain, place props, align a tactical grid, and export a PNG map for Roll20, Foundry VTT, or print without installing desktop software.

Start with a real demo

Open the editor directly, change the terrain and props, then export a PNG when the map is ready.

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Quick answer

What is an online battle map maker?

It is a map-making workflow for D&D, Pathfinder, and other tabletop RPG encounters. RPG Map Editor runs in the browser, so you can create a tactical map without setup, then use the exported PNG as map art in your VTT or at the table.

How it works

From blank map to playable PNG

  1. Start a browser map. Create a free account, open the editor, and block the encounter quickly.
  2. Paint terrain. Block floors, grass, stone, water, roads, rooms, or cave edges.
  3. Place props. Add objects, cover, doors, hazards, and readable details for the encounter.
  4. Align the tactical grid. Keep movement and token placement readable before export.
  5. Export PNG for Roll20, Foundry VTT, or print. Import the flat image into your table workflow and configure platform-specific walls or lighting there.
Use cases

Maps for game night prep

D&D encounters

Build readable five-foot-grid scenes for combat and exploration.

Pathfinder sessions

Prepare tactical spaces with terrain, props, and exportable map art.

Dungeon rooms

Create rooms, corridors, caves, ruins, and chokepoints for delves.

Forest ambushes

Paint outdoor terrain and cover for roads, camps, and wilderness fights.

Tavern fights

Place tables, doors, stairs, and obstacles that matter once initiative starts.

VTT maps

Export PNG map backgrounds for Roll20, Foundry VTT, or other virtual tabletops.

Browser-first benefits

No install when browser prep is enough

Use the browser version when you want fast iteration before game night. The Windows app is distributed through Microsoft Store when you prefer an installed app, but the online workflow is built to get you from idea to exported PNG quickly. Microsoft does not sponsor or endorse RPG Map Editor.

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FAQ

Online battle map maker FAQ

Is RPG Map Editor free?

RPG Map Editor has a free plan for creating tabletop RPG battle maps. The free account can save up to 3 maps. Paid plans may unlock higher limits or additional features.

Can I make a battle map without downloading software?

Yes. RPG Map Editor runs in the browser, so you can create a battle map online. A Windows app is also distributed through Microsoft Store; Microsoft does not sponsor or endorse RPG Map Editor.

Can I use maps in Roll20?

Yes. Export your battle map as a PNG and upload it to Roll20 as a map image.

Can I use maps in Foundry VTT?

Yes, you can export PNG battle maps and import them into Foundry VTT as scene art. Foundry walls, lights, and doors are not included in the PNG handoff unless a dedicated Foundry export feature is added.

Do I need an account?

Create a free account to use the browser editor, save maps to your account, and export PNG files. The free plan can save up to 3 maps.

Can I export PNG maps?

Yes. PNG export is the current VTT and print handoff for maps made in RPG Map Editor.