ArcGIS StoryMaps

Storytelling that resonates

Transform your digital storytelling with custom maps.

Explore locations, events, and trends that matter

ArcGIS StoryMaps helps you tell remarkable stories with custom maps that inform and inspire.

A story can effect change, influence opinion, and create awareness—and maps are an integral part of storytelling. ArcGIS StoryMaps can give your narrative a stronger sense of place, illustrate spatial relationships, and add visual appeal and credibility to your ideas.

Use our simple map maker to create custom maps to enhance your digital storytelling. Or add text, photos, and videos to your existing ArcGIS web maps and web scenes to create an interactive narrative that's easy to publish and share.

Storytelling with maps has never been easier.

Empower every storyteller

Give storytellers in your organisation the ability to create beautiful digital narratives using ArcGIS StoryMaps with the new Storyteller user type. This user type is ideal for people who solely want to make stories by embedding shared ArcGIS content from their organisation or by creating their own express maps. Often, people who work in marketing, communications, public relations, or other content creation roles use the Storyteller user type. This user type can only be added to organisations that already have a Creator or GIS Professional user type.

Learn about this user type

Simple mapmaking

With express maps, you have the power to create custom maps that are artful and informative, without leaving the story builder. Design your own interactive map in minutes and add points, pop-ups, and arrows to enhance your story. You can also use your existing ArcGIS web maps and web scenes, create a new map using our demographic and lifestyle data, or choose from our curated collection of ready-to-use maps from ArcGIS Living Atlas of the World.

Learn about express maps.

Digital storytelling on your terms

Use our flexible, easy-to-use builder to weave your content together (videos, photos, and more) into a compelling and interactive narrative that's easy to publish and share. Tell the kind of story you want to tell and make an impact on your audience members wherever they are.

Transitioning from classic Esri Story Maps? Check out our product road map page.

Incorporate stylish, modern designs

Transform the look and feel of your story and maps with the click of a button. Easily try different design themes and select the one that fits your narrative best—there's no need to style each element individually. Impress your audience with polished, professional-looking content that demonstrates your visual storytelling skills. The art of storytelling is at your fingertips.