Trails16s
Mist Trail · Yosemite
A close flight over mountain terrain, with a golden trail and waterfall pins guiding the eye.
3D terrainW/01
© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap · © Maxar
THE GUIDE THEY GETLIVE PRODUCT EXAMPLE
More than a list of places.A guide they can actually take along.
Explore the map. Discover the stops. Make a plan.
WANDER FOR CREATORS
Your content.
Their next
adventure.
Turn your content into trips your followers can explore, save and make their own.
Apply to become a creatorAnyone can apply. Approval in as little as 30 minutes.
Scroll to see how it worksGuide publishing requires creator approval. Map animation generation is in a limited pilot.
01 / BRING YOUR CONTENT
You’ve already done the exploring.
Connect an eligible Instagram account, choose posts from your handle, or paste a video or blog link. Start with the stories you’ve already made.
- Instagram, YouTube, videos and blog posts
- Choose the content you want to use
- No destination map required
02 / BUILD YOUR GUIDE WITH AI
Your content becomes a guide. Your knowledge makes it yours.
AI extracts places and recommendations from your content. Add the details that didn’t make the edit: what to order, when to arrive, where to park. Organize the stops, review everything, and package it into a guide.
- Keep your recommendations together
- Add insider tips and practical details
- Preview and approve before publishing
Guide creation and publishing unlock with an approved creator profile.
03 / BRING THE GUIDE TO LIFE
Make them feel the journey.
Use your guide’s places and routes in Map Animation Studio. Describe the look you want and create a 3D map flyover that gives your audience a reason to go.
- 3D terrain, satellite or standard maps
- Photo markers, route styles and moving travelers
- Refine the video in a conversation
Animation generation is in early access. Videos are exported MP4s; your guide is interactive.
05 / OPEN IT ON THEIR PHONE
From your post to a trip they can use.
Your followers tap the link and open your public trip. They see the map, the stops and your advice before deciding to save it.
- Open the trip from a post, message or bio
- Explore your places and public tips
- See who created the trip
06 / SAVE IT TO MY TRIPS
Your itinerary. Their own copy.
They sign in and save your published trip to My Trips. The stops and tips come with it, along with credit and a link back to your original.
- Save the published itinerary
- Keep its stop order and public tips
- Keep your name connected to the trip
07 / MAKE ROOM FOR THEIR PLANS
You inspire the trip. They make it theirs.
They can add a place, adjust their plans and write private notes. Their copy belongs to them; your published trip stays unchanged.
- Add their own places and private notes
- Keep your recommendations close
- Return to your original whenever they want
COMING LATER / PAID GUIDES
Your expertise has value.
We’re building toward paid guides, so you can package your knowledge into something your audience can buy.
For now, share free guides. Paid checkout and creator payouts are not available yet.
THE ANIMATION LIBRARY
Find your kind of motion.
Real places. Real Wander renders. Pick a look, see it move, then make it your own.
8 animations · made with Wander
Tours14s
Gettysburg · Pennsylvania
Numbered stops, a clear walking route, and just enough movement to tell the story.
Walking tourW/02
Places12s
Yosemite Valley · California
A destination flyover with photo callouts, place markers and the landscape all in view.
Photo calloutsW/03
© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap · © Maxar
Outdoors24s
Upcountry · South Carolina
Hop between waterfall trails, with satellite views that make each little detour feel real.
Multiple trailsW/04
© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap · © Maxar
Places18s
Downtown Raleigh · North Carolina
A city guide that drops into your favorite spots, one recommendation at a time.
Pin dropsW/05
© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap · © Maxar
Tours24s
Tri-Cities · Washington
Bring a course into focus with distinct route colors, transitions and event landmarks.
Course previewW/06
Outdoors16s
Bald Eagle Creek · Pennsylvania
A closer look at the access points, water and paths that make an outdoor guide useful.
Access pointsW/07
© Mapbox · © OpenStreetMap · © Maxar
Trails5s
Golden Gate Park · San Francisco
A short GPX-based example with a walking traveler and a caption. This park track is illustrative.
GPXW/08
YOUR NEXT STORY STARTS HERE
You know the places.
Let’s bring them to life.
Anyone can apply to become a Wander creator. Bring your favorite places and give your audience something they can take along.
Approval in as little as 30 minutes. Build your trip while you wait; publish once approved. Animation generation is currently available to pilot accounts.
A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS
Before your
next adventure.
Do I need a destination map?
No. You can start a guide from your own content or saved places. Map Animation Studio also supports personal projects from GPX, GeoJSON, drawn routes, coordinates, places and addresses. You can use content from an existing Wander map, too.
Who can apply, and how long does approval take?
Anyone can apply—no invitation needed. Sign in or create a Wander account, then submit your creator application. Approval can happen in as little as 30 minutes; review times may vary. Build a trip in My Trips while you wait, then publish once approved. Animation generation remains a separate, limited pilot.
How does AI Guide Studio work?
Studio helps you turn imported places or a saved trip into a guide. It asks about your recommendations, organizes your answers, and highlights missing details. You can review and edit the guide before publishing. Text input is supported, with voice input where enabled.
Can I connect my Instagram account?
Creator Studio includes an Instagram connection for importing recent posts from eligible accounts. You can also start with a public content link, or choose posts from an Instagram or YouTube handle. Those options are separate from connecting your account.
Can I sell my guides?
Paid guides are planned. Selling guides and receiving payouts aren’t available yet. For now, you can share free guides with your audience.
Are these real animations?
Yes. These are renders made with Wander’s map engine. Most use real Wander destination data; the Golden Gate Park clip demonstrates an illustrative GPX track. Prompts help you create a similar look with your own places, rather than copying the example exactly.
What can I change in an animation?
Map styles, 3D terrain, pins and photo markers, line colors and patterns, camera moves and captions. Travelers include a GPS dot, walking person, bike, car, bus and plane, with arcing flight routes. Available options are reported by the studio’s tools.
Which AI assistants can I use?
For map animations, use an assistant that supports Wander’s remote MCP connection. The library prompts include the connection address and setup guidance. Availability depends on your assistant and plan; confirm Wander’s tools are connected before starting. Guide publishing currently happens in Creator Studio.
Can I use the videos on social media and my website?
The studio exports silent, 5–30-second MP4s in vertical, square, portrait-feed and widescreen formats. A finished video can also have a public website player. Review the result and keep the map and imagery attribution visible when sharing.