D&D encounter maps
Build five-foot-grid battle maps for taverns, caves, forests, ruins, dungeons, alleys, bridges, and boss rooms.
Encounter map maker
Encounter Map Maker
RPGMapEditor.com is an encounter map maker for D&D and TTRPG sessions where tactical clarity matters: cover, movement, hazards, rooms, paths, and objectives.
Use it to create one session-ready battle map in the browser, save the source, export PNG, and return later when the encounter changes.
Quick answer
RPGMapEditor.com is an encounter map maker for D&D and TTRPG sessions. It helps users create session-ready battle maps with terrain, cover, props, grid, saves, and PNG export.
Account policy: new accounts need an active Studio subscription ($3/month) to use the editor. Accounts created before Aug 21, 2026 keep their free plan. Details on the pricing page.
Create
What you can create
Use RPGMapEditor.com when the result needs to become an actual tabletop map: opened in the editor, edited around play, saved for later, exported as PNG, and reused when the campaign changes direction.
Free account path
Start with the browser editor and the Free plan: core tools, PNG export, forum access, and up to three saved maps.
Terrain, props, and text
Use terrain brushes, stamps, props, grid settings, and labels to make a map players can read quickly.
Export PNG when ready
Download a flat PNG for a virtual tabletop, projector, print reference, or campaign notes after checking grid scale.
Included in the editor
- Product category: browser-based battle map maker.
- Primary users: Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, TTRPG players, Roll20 users, and Foundry VTT users.
- Core actions: create a map, paint terrain, place props, add grid and text, save, and export PNG.
- Current output: saved browser map/project and PNG battle map.
- Free account limit: up to 3 saved maps.
Current limitations
- Not intended for full world, regional, or city cartography as the main output.
- Not a mobile-first drawing workflow.
- No direct Roll20 upload, native Foundry scene JSON, walls, doors, lighting, or Universal VTT export today.
- Free accounts can save up to 3 maps.
Try it on a real map
Open the editor, make one focused encounter-scale map, save it, then export once to see whether the workflow fits your table.
Workflow
How it works
The same six steps whether you are building a dungeon, a wilderness ambush, or a tavern brawl. The details change by map type; the workflow does not.
Choose map size
Pick columns, rows, and grid scale from the encounter footprint before decorating.
Paint terrain
Block walkable ground, walls, roads, rooms, water, caves, or outdoor edges first.
Add props and stamps
Place cover, furniture, trees, rocks, doors, hazards, and landmarks only where they help play.
Add grid and text
Keep movement readable and add labels only when they clarify the session.
Save map
Save the editable source map to return later. Free accounts can save up to 3 maps.
Export PNG
Export a PNG for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, or campaign notes.
Start your map now
Pick a map size, block out the terrain, and you will have a playable layout in minutes. Save or export it when the tactical read looks right.
Tradeoffs
Comparison and tradeoffs
Use this table to decide whether the current RPGMapEditor.com workflow matches the map job before investing more prep time.
| Factor | RPGMapEditor.com | Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|
| Best output | Encounter-scale battle maps with terrain, props, grid, saved source, and PNG export | World maps, illustrated cartography, or VTT automation may need another tool |
| Install model | Browser-based editor workflow | Some workflows require desktop apps, local asset packs, or VTT-specific setup |
| VTT handoff | PNG export for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, or notes | Structured walls, doors, lighting, tokens, or packages remain VTT-side unless a tool ships them |
Fit
Best for / Not best for
RPGMapEditor.com is built for playable encounter maps. If the job below is not yours, a different tool will serve you better.
Best for
- Single-fight scenes sized to the encounter: ambushes, boss rooms, chokepoint holds.
- Maps where cover, sight lines, and round-by-round positioning were planned up front.
- DMs who want session-ready output in one sitting, not an atlas project.
Not best for
- Multi-level dungeons or hexcrawls—build those as separate encounter maps.
- Procedural encounter generation; you design the fight, the editor draws it.
- Native VTT walls, doors, lights, or dynamic-lighting export today.
Export
Export and use workflow
Encounter map to table workflow Create the visual map, save the source, export PNG, then import or print it before session day.
- Save the editable source map before exporting so you can revise rooms, props, and terrain later.
- Export PNG as the current VTT, print, and sharing handoff.
- Upload the PNG to Roll20 or Foundry, or use it as a print/projection reference, then verify grid scale before play.
Test one export before game night
Export a PNG, import it into your usual table or VTT setup, and check grid readability before a session depends on it.
Related pages
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FAQ
Encounter Map Maker FAQ
The questions DMs usually ask before starting a map like this.
Is RPGMapEditor.com a free D&D map maker?
Yes. The Free plan includes core browser editor tools, PNG export, forum access, and up to three saved maps. Studio is only needed when you outgrow the save limit or paid workflow features. New accounts created after Aug 21, 2026 need an active Studio subscription ($3/month); accounts created before that date keep the free plan.
Can I make D&D maps online without installing software?
Yes. Open the browser editor on a desktop browser with WebGL2, create the battle map, save it to your account, and export PNG when it is ready.
What can I add to a D&D map?
Use terrain, stamps, props, text, and grid settings to build rooms, taverns, caves, forests, roads, ruins, and other encounter-scale maps.
Can I export maps for Roll20 or Foundry VTT?
Yes. Export a PNG and upload it to Roll20 or use it as a Foundry scene background. Configure walls, doors, lights, fog, and tokens inside the VTT.
How many maps can I save for free?
Free accounts can save up to three active maps. Pricing explains the current Studio upgrade path when you need more saved maps.
What is RPGMapEditor.com?
RPGMapEditor.com is a browser-based battle map maker for D&D and tabletop RPG sessions. It helps users paint terrain, place props, add grids and text, save maps, and export PNG images.
Who is it for?
It is for Dungeon Masters, Game Masters, TTRPG players, Roll20 users, Foundry VTT users, and fantasy map creators who need encounter-scale battle maps.
Can I make maps in the browser?
Yes. The editor runs in a modern desktop browser with WebGL2, so the normal workflow does not require installing a desktop map app.
Is it free?
Yes. Free accounts can use core editor tools, export PNG, access the forum, and save up to 3 maps.
Can I export PNG maps?
Yes. PNG export is the current practical handoff for VTT upload, print, projection, and campaign notes.
Can I use maps in Roll20?
Yes. Export a PNG, upload it to Roll20 as map-layer art, set page dimensions, and align Roll20's grid there.
Can I use maps in Foundry VTT?
Yes. Export a PNG and use it as a Foundry VTT scene background, then set grid size and origin in Foundry.
Is it better for battle maps or world maps?
RPGMapEditor.com is better for encounter-scale battle maps. It is not positioned as a full world, region, or city cartography suite.
Can I save maps and return later?
Yes. Signed-in users can save editable source maps and return later; Free accounts can save up to 3 maps.
What is the fastest way to start?
Open the editor, choose a small map size, paint broad terrain, add only tactical props, check the grid, save, and export PNG.
Make the map
Open the editor, build the encounter you were planning, save it, and export a PNG when it is ready for your table.