We Now Offer Free Digital Downloads For Custom Map Posters

By Life Story Maps

Published: November 1, 2023

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Announcing a special offer: free digital downloads of our unique map posters!

Why We Are Offering Our Signature Product for Free

At Life Story Maps, we want meaningful and personalized home décor to be accessible to everyone. Your most cherished memories and favorite locations deserve a special place in your home, and we want to make that happen, for free.

Unraveling the Beauty of Custom Map Posters

But what exactly is a custom map poster? Imagine where you met your spouse, now imagine having a gentle reminder of that moment.

That's what a custom map poster is, a soft reminder about the places you cherished most in your life.

The cities where you’ve lived, places you’ve traveled, or spots where big life events occurred. With our poster editor, you can personalize the style, colors, and text to reflect your unique taste and complement your home’s aesthetic. It’s a piece of art that tells your story.

The Simple Journey to Your Personalized Masterpiece

So, how can you get your hands on this personalized piece of art? Follow these straightforward steps:

  • Visit Our Template Gallery: Head over to our templates page below to choose from one of our beautiful designs and choose the one that works best for you!
  • Customize to Your Heart’s Content: Once you’ve selected your template, dive into the customization process. Add your locations, play around with the map styles, experiment with different colors, choose the font that fits your vision. Make it uniquely yours.
  • Download and Enjoy: After you’ve perfected your design, click “Download Now.” We will automatically send you an email with a link to your high-resolution digital download. And that’s it – no hidden fees, no signup costs. Just a free, stunning piece of personalized art ready for you to print and display.
where to click download and get free custom poster digital copy

Tips for Printing and Displaying Your Custom Map Poster

Now that you have your digital file, here are a few tips to ensure your poster looks stunning when it's printed:

  • Print the Right Size: Our posters’ true size is 18 inches by 24 inches with a 300 DPI (DPI is fancy printer speak for Dots Per Inch, and 300 ensures your print is high quality). The print should have an aspect ratio (width divide by height) of 0.75.
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  • Print Area: We've got you covered, our prints already include bleed area so you don't have to worry about re-sizing them.
  • Choose the Right Paper: Opt for high-quality, heavyweight paper for the best print results. We prefer a matte based paper, but if you want a high gloss finish, your download will work for that too!
  • Select the Perfect Frame: Find a frame that complements both the poster and your room’s dĂ©cor.
  • Consider Professional Printing: For an even more polished look, you might consider having your poster professionally printed. If you want a poster size, you might need to go to a pro printer, since most people don't have an industrial printer at home. Make sure that you transfer the file to a USB drive or email it directly to the printer. Avoid saving it to your phone's camera roll, as they can sometimes compress (reduce the quality) of the image.

Share Your Story

We love seeing how our customers bring their stories to life with our custom map posters. Share your creation on social media and tag us @LifeStoryMaps – we can’t wait to see your personalized masterpiece!

Last modified: November 9, 2023