# Introduction

Make a better map in minutes with Low Tech Maps!

## What you can do

* **Upload any map image** — as a PDF on PNG
* **Geo-reference it** — align your map to real-world coordinates to enable GPS
* **Add Points of Interest** — annotate locations with titles, descriptions, hours, categories, and links
* **Share instantly** — anyone with the link or QR code can view the map on their phone, no app required

## Who it's for

Low Tech Maps is built for outdoor venues, events, parks, campuses, and anyone who wants to make a physical map interactive without a complex technical setup.

{% hint style="info" %}
GPS is unreliable indoors - Low Tech Maps is made for majority outdoor venues
{% endhint %}

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Ready to get started? Head to the [Quick Start](/low-tech-maps/getting-started/quick-start.md).


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