Tofu Maps

Key Features

• •Place search and coordinate entry: Quickly add locations by searching any address or entering latitude/longitude. Each place can be renamed and annotated with a 300-character note, and an undo function lets you restore accidentally deleted points, making list building forgiving and efficient.
• •Rich content blocks: Go beyond simple notes by attaching headings, photos, external links, audio recordings, free-form text, or Wikipedia excerpts to any place. This multimedia approach turns a basic list into a detailed, informative guide.
• •Import GPX, CSV, and KMZ files: Migrate existing location data from GPS devices, other mapping apps, or spreadsheets by uploading files. The import converts them into an editable Tofu Maps list, preserving your previous work.
• •Export to GPX, CSV, or KMZ: Download your list in standard formats for use in dedicated mapping software, navigation devices, or sharing with third-party tools, ensuring your data is never locked in a single platform.
• •Link-based sharing with permissions: Generate a shareable link and set view-only or edit access. Collaborators can add or edit places without needing accounts, and you can secure the list with a password for added privacy.
• •QR code generation: Instantly create a QR code for your list, allowing friends or colleagues to scan and open it on their mobile devices without typing a URL—ideal for on-the-go sharing.
• •Cross-platform map viewing: Any saved place can be opened directly in Google Maps, Apple Maps, Yandex Maps, 2GIS, Organic Maps, or OpenStreetMap, giving you the freedom to navigate with your preferred service.
• •No-sign-up free storage: All lists are stored automatically and at no cost. You never need to create an account, remove barriers, and keep your data private while still enjoying persistent, accessible lists.

Use Cases

• •Travel itinerary planning: A traveler builds a Tokyo food map with ramen shops and temples, attaches Wikipedia summaries and photos, and shares the editable link with companions who add their own discoveries. The group arrives with a complete, collaborative guide.
• •City guide publication: A blogger curates a London hidden gems list with notes and links, then publishes a view-only link on social media. Readers explore the personalized map without installing any app, resulting in high engagement.
• •Filming location scouting: A location manager scouts Almaty for a film, saves precise coordinates, attaches reference photos, and exports the list as a GPX file for the production team to import into their navigation tools, streamlining on-set logistics.
• •Personal restaurant collection: A foodie maintains a private map of favorite eateries in New York, adding notes about signature dishes and linking to menus. The password-protected list stays secure yet accessible from anywhere.
• •Academic research mapping: A researcher studying historic Parisian architecture imports a CSV of landmarks, enriches each entry with text blocks and Wikipedia excerpts, and shares the annotated list with colleagues for peer review.
• •Event venue coordination: An event planner maps potential wedding venues in Hong Kong, attaches audio notes from site visits, and shares the view-only link with the couple. They can then open venues in Apple Maps for direct navigation.

Who is this for?

Travel enthusiasts and itinerary planners who want a quick, no-account way to organize and share points of interest. Content creators and city guide bloggers looking to embed rich location lists without backend work. Film and media location scouts who need to document places with photos, coordinates, and export data for production teams. Event coordinators and real estate agents managing venue or property tours with collaborative map links. Academics and researchers collecting geospatial data with notes and references. Privacy-conscious users and casual explorers who prefer not to sign up for mapping tools but still want persistent, shareable collections.