World in 1938 map

Select layout for the user interface:

Default

wide layout with map on the top and tools below

Simple ⚡

simplified layout with map on the right and tools on the left

Simple - Reversed ⚡

simplified layout with map on the left and tools on the right

Your selection will be saved for your next visits to this map page. You can always change this back.

CONTROLS

mouse wheel : Zoom in/out

mouse wheel : Move Map

You can also use W,A,S,D,I,O on your keyboard or the controls on the right.

You can still switch colors, click on countries to paint them, etc.


Step 1: Coloring/Editing the Map

Select the color you want and click on a country on the map. Right-click on it to remove its color or hide it.

Hold Ctrl and move your mouse over the map to quickly color several countries. Holding Ctrl + Shift has the opposite result.

Ctrl + Z undoes your latest action. Ctrl + Y redoes it.

Use to detach and move the color picker around the page.

More Options

Step 2: Choosing the Legend

Add the title you want for the map's legend and choose a label for each color group. Change the color for all countries in a group by clicking on it.

Drag the legend on the map to set its position or resize it. Use legend options to customize its color, font, and more.

Color Label Remove
Step 3: Getting the Map

When ready, select Preview Map. To download the map: Right click > Save image as... or select Download Map.

If you want to change something, select Edit. To start over, select Clear All.

Download Map