MailMap – Turn emails into interactive stories on Google Maps
Hi HN! I built MailMap (https://mailmap.site) – a platform where you can create interactive map stories by simply sending an email. ## How it works: 1. Take a photo with GPS data 2. Email it to [email protected] with your story 3. Your story appears on an interactive map within seconds 4. Get a unique shareable URL No app downloads, no registrations required for basic use. Just email → map story. ## Technical details: - Automatically extracts GPS coordinates from image EXIF data - Alternative: registered users can add stories directly on the map (click location + wait 3 seconds)…
MailMap – Turn emails into interactive stories on Google Maps launched on June 30, 2025 with 6 votes and more than 75% of that year's launches.
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Hi HN! I built MailMap (https://mailmap.site) – a platform where you can create interactive map stories by simply sending an email. ## How it works: 1. Take a photo with GPS data 2. Email it to [email protected] with your story 3. Your story appears on an interactive map within seconds 4. Get a unique…
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