Separate browser editor
RPGMapEditor.com is not Deepnight RPG Map Editor 2. It is a separate browser-based battle map maker with its own account, save, and export workflow.
Fantasy battle maps
Fantasy Battle Map Maker
RPGMapEditor.com is a fantasy battle map maker for playable encounter scenes: taverns, caves, roads, ruins, forests, dungeons, bridges, and boss rooms.
It focuses on maps players can use tactically. If you need a polished world or regional fantasy map, a broader cartography tool may fit better.
Quick answer
RPGMapEditor.com is a fantasy battle map maker for playable D&D and TTRPG encounter maps, not a full world-map cartography suite. It outputs saved source maps and PNG battle maps.
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.
D&D and TTRPG battle maps
Create encounter-scale rooms, roads, ruins, caves, taverns, and outdoor set pieces rather than world or region maps.
Terrain, stamps, and props
Paint broad terrain first, then place doors, tables, rocks, trees, cover, and other props that make the map playable.
Saved maps and PNG export
Use a free account for up to three saved maps, keep the source editable, and export PNG for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, or notes.
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
- Fantasy encounter scenes: ruins, glades, shrines, market squares, cave mouths.
- Playable battle maps with fantasy props—not illustrated world atlases.
- DMs who need the scene to read clearly once tokens and minis hit it.
Not best for
- Illustrated world, region, or city maps meant for handouts or lore books.
- Photorealistic art styles or painterly illustration suites.
- Native VTT walls, doors, lights, or Universal VTT packages today.
Export
Export and use workflow
Playable fantasy map output Build encounter-scale fantasy maps, save them for revisions, and export PNG when ready for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, or notes.
- 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
Keep planning your map
FAQ
Fantasy Battle Map Maker FAQ
The questions DMs usually ask before starting a map like this.
What is a browser battle map maker?
It is a map editor that runs in your browser so you can create grid-based battle maps, save source projects, and export PNG files without installing a separate desktop app.
Does RPGMapEditor.com require an install?
No native install is required for the browser workflow. Use a modern desktop browser with WebGL2 for serious map prep.
Can I save maps and return later?
Yes. Signed-in users can save maps to their account. Free accounts can save up to three active maps before Studio limits matter.
Can browser-made maps be exported?
Yes. PNG export is the current handoff for Roll20, Foundry VTT, print, projection, and campaign notes.
Does the browser editor export VTT walls or doors?
No. Export the visual PNG from RPGMapEditor.com, then configure VTT-specific walls, doors, lights, tokens, and fog inside your tabletop platform.
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.