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title: "Introduction"
manual: "maps2 (Maps2)"
version: "13.1"
source: "Introduction/Index.rst"
rendered: "2026-10-01T12:50:05+00:00"
---

# Introduction {#introduction}

## What does it do? {#what-it-does}

maps2 is an extension for TYPO3 CMS. It can render you a map based on Google Maps and/or OpenStreetMap. If you
want, you can create Markers, Routes, Area and Radius overlays. Assign these overlays to categories to
build a map, with all points based on selected category.

## Screenshots {#screenshots}

See maps2 in action.

### Point {#point}

![Type: Point](../Images/Introduction/maps2-type-Point.png)

### Radius {#radius}

![Type: Radius](../Images/Introduction/maps2-type-Radius.png)

### Area {#area}

![Type: Area](../Images/Introduction/maps2-type-Area.png)

### Route {#route}

![Type: Route](../Images/Introduction/maps2-type-Route.png)