Here's how we hope ArcGIS StoryMaps will empower you
Fast, flexible storytelling
Creating a story should be easy and intuitive. The builder should be tailored to fit your content, not the other way around.
Mapmaking for the masses
Anyone should be able to create a simple map specifically made for their story.
Beautiful content, always
Regardless of expertise, you should be able to craft something polished that is stunning on any device.
Milestones built for a smooth transition
The StoryMaps journey begins
It started with a question: In the digital age, how could maps and multimedia content be woven together to create rich, interactive experiences?
Then, it grew into a mission: to enable anyone to create visual stories, powered by place, regardless of their technical expertise. The lessons learned—and feedback received—over the eight years that followed built a critical foundation for the creation of ArcGIS StoryMaps.
ArcGIS StoryMaps arrives
StoryMaps' new, unified builder first made its debut in a private alpha testing phase, then a public beta test.
Feedback collected in the testing periods greatly shaped design and development decisions for the product, which was officially launched in July.
ArcGIS StoryMaps evolves
More blocks will be added to the new builder, with many designed to resemble classic template experiences. Others will blaze new trails for StoryMaps functionality.
In July 2021, the classic templates will enter a three-year period of extended support. During this time, only critical maintenance updates will be made to the apps. You’ll still be able to create and edit stories with the classic templates during this phase.
Classic stories remain available
In July 2024, the classic templates will enter the mature support phase. In this phase, no further updates will be made to the software. Classic stories you’ve created will continue to be available.
Feature comparison
Feature comparison
One, unified builder
Compatible with web maps and scenes
Supports embedded web content
Designed using WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines
Refreshed, mobile design
Allows unpublished changes
Includes express maps
Add places by uploading geotagged photos
Allows story printing
Is available in ArcGIS Enterprise
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- Coming soon
- Yes
- Coming soon
One, unified builder
Compatible with web maps and scenes
Supports embedded web content
Designed using WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines
Refreshed, mobile design
Allows unpublished changes
Includes express maps
Add places by uploading geotagged photos
Allows story printing
Is available in ArcGIS Enterprise
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- No
- No
- Yes
- Yes
- Yes
One, unified builder
Compatible with web maps and scenes
Supports embedded web content
Designed using WCAG 2.0 accessibility guidelines
Refreshed, mobile design
Allows unpublished changes
Includes express maps
Add places by uploading geotagged photos
Allows story printing
Is available in ArcGIS Enterprise
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