Company
Date Published
Author
Michal Migurski, Data Products
Word count
630
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Felt launched as a user-friendly map-making tool similar to Google Docs and Figma, providing a library of 50+ layers with data on boundaries, climate, infrastructure, and more. Responding to user demand, Felt now allows users to integrate their own data into maps using powerful internal tools that support various formats like shapefiles, geodatabases, and spreadsheets. The platform enables uploading and rendering large files up to 5GB, along with features for styling and editing data through an intuitive sidebar that allows adding photos and metadata. Felt's new features, including a styling system and an advanced editor with a proprietary map styling language, offer both simplicity for beginners and depth for experienced users. Additionally, Felt has bolstered its commitment to the open-source community, notably by hiring Erica Fischer to work on the Tippecanoe tile engine, underscoring their dedication to fostering innovation in mapping technology.