# Community **URL:** https://forum.mapillary.com/c/community/39.md [Latest](https://forum.mapillary.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.mapillary.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the community category](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/about-the-community-category/54)
**Author:** [@Sandra](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Sandra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2015, 3:22pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/about-the-community-category/54 "2015-08-25T15:22:48Z")
Discuss everything related to the Mapillary community, events, challenges, and initiatives. --- ## [Announcing Mapillary Camera Grant Program 3.0](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/announcing-mapillary-camera-grant-program-3-0/10509)
**Author:** [@Semir\_Mapillary](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Semir_Mapillary)\ **Replies:** 100\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/announcing-mapillary-camera-grant-program-3-0/10509 "2026-09-27T05:43:48Z")
Community Update - Announcing The Mapillary Camera Grant Program 3.0 :green\_heart: :globe\_showing\_americas: We’re excited to launch our latest Camera Grant Program 3.0, built to support contributors worldwide with the … --- ## [Fresh Data Is Useful - Hiking](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fresh-data-is-useful-hiking/10538)
**Author:** [@allen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/allen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 2:45pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fresh-data-is-useful-hiking/10538 "2026-08-19T14:45:12Z")
I like to get out and hike. I use mapping as an excuse to give myself some motivation to hit some new places. Seems like it would be helpful for people to be able to see the trails. An aspect of that is fresh data to… --- ## [Announcement: Complete the Map 2026 Europe](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/announcement-complete-the-map-2026-europe/10594)
**Author:** [@Semir\_Mapillary](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Semir_Mapillary)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2026, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/announcement-complete-the-map-2026-europe/10594 "2026-08-06T18:52:33Z")
Hi everyone :waving\_hand: We’re excited to announce another Complete The Map 2026 Europe and are inviting users to sign up for our interest form. This is a collaboration between Mapillary and HERE Technologies, and we’r… --- ## [Unusual sightings in Mapillary photos](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/unusual-sightings-in-mapillary-photos/326)
**Author:** [@JackTheRipper](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/JackTheRipper)\ **Replies:** 197\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/unusual-sightings-in-mapillary-photos/326 "2026-08-02T14:14:01Z")
What unusual things have you captured in your Mapillary photos (or have seen in someone else’s)? Here we have a man riding his horse along the highway (on the far right of the image): http://www.mapillary.com/map/im/Cp… --- ## [Fietsbarometer Province of Antwerp is recomissioned](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fietsbarometer-province-of-antwerp-is-recomissioned/10517)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/fietsbarometer-province-of-antwerp-is-recomissioned/10517 "2026-06-29T19:21:44Z")
The old kid in town is back, except I did not know he existed. This week I will cover that new bridge, if no one else beats me to it. --- ## [Florida Soil - Good For Growing Houses](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/florida-soil-good-for-growing-houses/10415)
**Author:** [@allen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/allen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/florida-soil-good-for-growing-houses/10415 "2026-06-16T16:44:45Z")
Got a few roads in a new subdivision mapped before they show up on the map. --- ## [Pictures of a new shopping mall](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/pictures-of-a-new-shopping-mall/5692)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/pictures-of-a-new-shopping-mall/5692 "2026-05-03T14:47:49Z")
It took 6000 pictures. I am pleased with the result, especially the navigation. I am not pleased with the blurring of the postboxes. --- ## [Rural Mapping - More Rural Mappers and Data needed](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/rural-mapping-more-rural-mappers-and-data-needed/9832)
**Author:** [@xLagonDragonx](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/xLagonDragonx)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 5:37pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/rural-mapping-more-rural-mappers-and-data-needed/9832 "2026-04-23T17:37:57Z")
So I’m from northern MN which is mainly a rural region. I’ve been working to contribute as much imagery as I can but only being one person i’m limited to what I can do. I’m guessing the rest of the map is similar to what… --- ## [Mapillary Chicago Meet-up](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-chicago-meet-up/10266)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 9:12am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-chicago-meet-up/10266 "2026-03-17T09:12:01Z")
Join us for a special evening as the Mapillary team visits Chicago during the GIS-T 2026 Conference. We’re hosting a meetup at the Meta Chicago office to connect with Mapillary enthusiasts, geospatial professionals, i… --- ## [Mapillary: Celebrating 3 Billion Images 🎉](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-celebrating-3-billion-images/10235)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-celebrating-3-billion-images/10235 "2026-03-11T17:58:56Z")
Hi everyone, We’re thrilled to share that we have hit the 3 billion images milestone. Thank you for being part of this journey for every image you contributed, every bug you reported, and every feature you requested thr… --- ## [How to explain what you're doing to passers-by?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-explain-what-youre-doing-to-passers-by/531)
**Author:** [@katrin](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/katrin)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-explain-what-youre-doing-to-passers-by/531 "2025-11-19T17:24:56Z")
In the Scandinavian region pages @Patrick opened the topic of explaining Mapillary mapping to people who “catch us in action” (in Swedish). I think it would be great to expand this discussion to the international commun… --- ## [CompleteTheMap US 🇺🇸](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/completethemap-us/9929)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 10:49am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/completethemap-us/9929 "2025-11-16T10:49:36Z")
We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our collaboration with OpenStreetMap US and the launch of the CompleteTheMap US. This initiative aims to grow fresh street-level imagery coverage in US and increase engageme… --- ## [Tips for a beginner with a phone in a low-quality/outdated map data area?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tips-for-a-beginner-with-a-phone-in-a-low-quality-outdated-map-data-area/10084)
**Author:** [@ilias](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/ilias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/tips-for-a-beginner-with-a-phone-in-a-low-quality-outdated-map-data-area/10084 "2025-11-13T13:58:55Z")
I have an iPhone 16 and plan to contribute to Mapillary around this area of Casablanca, Morocco. As you can observe, there are some images already, mostly from Kaart (and I thank them for their excellent work) and other … --- ## [I'm covering the historic centers of central Italy with photos](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/im-covering-the-historic-centers-of-central-italy-with-photos/10011)
**Author:** [@odiug](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/odiug)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 1:12pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/im-covering-the-historic-centers-of-central-italy-with-photos/10011 "2025-11-01T13:12:05Z")
I’m from Fondi, a town near Rome. Many of my photos are taken on foot with an Insta 360 camera in the small streets of central Italy. Castle of Fondi 360 Ferentino --- ## [CompleteTheMap Europe 💚](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/completethemap-europe/9598)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2025, 10:44pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/completethemap-europe/9598 "2025-08-19T22:44:47Z")
Hi folks, Mapillary and HERE are excited to announce CompleteTheMap Europe, a collaborative effort to enhance street-level imagery coverage across major European cities. Join the challenge by June 14th and capture yo… --- ## [Questions about/best practices to capture for map data creation (signs and points)](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/questions-about-best-practices-to-capture-for-map-data-creation-signs-and-points/9658)
**Author:** [@henryu](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/henryu)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/questions-about-best-practices-to-capture-for-map-data-creation-signs-and-points/9658 "2025-07-08T09:35:32Z")
I am really impressed at the ability of Mapillary to create signs and other point features. I have a bunch of questions and hope you all on the forum can help. Is it normal for map data (signs and points) to be genera… --- ## [Mapillary joins Facebook](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-joins-facebook/4163)
**Author:** [@habi](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/habi)\ **Replies:** 98\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2021, 9:13am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-joins-facebook/4163 "2021-10-17T09:13:52Z")
Have you seen that Mapillary is now Facebook-owned: Mapillary Joins Facebook on the Journey of Improving Maps Everywhere - The Mapillary Blog ? What do you think about this? --- ## [Bee Maps: A strong contender to Mapillary!](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/bee-maps-a-strong-contender-to-mapillary/8959)
**Author:** [@GITNE](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/GITNE)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2025, 11:29am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/bee-maps-a-strong-contender-to-mapillary/8959 "2025-01-01T11:29:18Z")
Maybe I am the last to realize (because usually I’m quite slow :snail::grin:) but there is a new strong crowd sourced mapping contender in town: Currently, they mainly focus on motor vehicle accessible roads and use pr… --- ## [Issues with GoPro HERO 11 Videos on RapidEditor](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/issues-with-gopro-hero-11-videos-on-rapideditor/8800)
**Author:** [@darkneoss](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/darkneoss)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 4:13pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/issues-with-gopro-hero-11-videos-on-rapideditor/8800 "2024-12-14T16:13:52Z")
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a GoPro HERO 11 to record videos for Mapillary. I have noticed that while the videos display correctly on the Mapillary website, there seems to be an issue when I try to edit them us… --- ## [Mapillary team will be in Milan on November 5th 🗺️ 🇮🇹](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-team-will-be-in-milan-on-november-5th/8479)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2024, 3:15pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-team-will-be-in-milan-on-november-5th/8479 "2024-10-28T15:15:04Z")
Walkabout Milano :world\_map: :it: The Walkabout is a collaborative approach to mapping pedestrian infrastructure using OpenStreetMap. Almost a year ago, we started this collaboration and streamlined the improvement and … --- ## [Allowing user to load GPX file over the Explorer map](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/allowing-user-to-load-gpx-file-over-the-explorer-map/8475)
**Author:** [@moshe81](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/moshe81)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2024, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/allowing-user-to-load-gpx-file-over-the-explorer-map/8475 "2024-10-27T17:19:50Z")
Hi, I actually developed my own website very similar to this one where I upload all my gopro video and then I can see how the reall world look like in a spesific cordinate. I am using it when want to plan my offroad tr… --- ## [Mapillary August Top Contributors 🟢](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-august-top-contributors/8359)
**Author:** [@asturksever](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/asturksever)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/mapillary-august-top-contributors/8359 "2024-09-18T11:44:13Z")
We are excited to announce that we will be sharing the top 20 global Mapillary contributors monthly. Here are the champions for August :trophy: You can check the top contributors in your country on our leaderboard: M… --- ## [Query to find AEDs without a Mapillary tag](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/query-to-find-aeds-without-a-mapillary-tag/2618)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/query-to-find-aeds-without-a-mapillary-tag/2618 "2024-08-27T15:12:09Z")
or node\[“emergency”=“defibrillator”\]\[“indoor”!=“yes”\]\[“access”!=“private”\]!“mapillary”; As tagging is not done perfectly, a query cannot be perfect. But pictures are a first step. I am only interested in the 24/7 a… --- ## [Railroads: Amtrak, etc](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/railroads-amtrak-etc/7752)
**Author:** [@jidanni](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/jidanni)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/railroads-amtrak-etc/7752 "2024-08-13T15:56:09Z")
Google StreetView etc. might even have images along the gravel road to your grandma’s house. Four times already over the years. But there’s one gaping lack in all their tons of images: railroad right of ways. You know… --- ## [How to contact a user?](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-contact-a-user/8218)
**Author:** [@Hol\_Ger](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Hol_Ger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-to-contact-a-user/8218 "2024-08-06T03:32:26Z")
I only found Telling folks what I do - #16 by bob3bob3, where it says: 'If you are using the imagery web page and are viewing someones image it is possible to comment on it. (Hover over the icons to find “Comment”. And… --- ## [How I add an Imgur picture, starting from a Mapillary picture](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-i-add-an-imgur-picture-starting-from-a-mapillary-picture/7776)
**Author:** [@filipc](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/filipc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 6:04pm UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/how-i-add-an-imgur-picture-starting-from-a-mapillary-picture/7776 "2024-01-30T18:04:45Z")
As a backup I like to have an Imgur picture along a Mapillary picture. Here I show the procedure for a drinking water fountain. Starting from an Overpass query, I use Mapcomplete to add an Imgur picture. … --- ## [Commissioning Mapillary surveys](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/commissioning-mapillary-surveys/7769)
**Author:** [@RichardOwen](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/RichardOwen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/commissioning-mapillary-surveys/7769 "2024-01-28T10:19:51Z")
I have been using Mapillary for about four years as a part of projects examining the benefits for road safety in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC). I’m pretty sure that back in 2020 there was a service / option that… --- ## [Semantic segmentation](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/semantic-segmentation/7718)
**Author:** [@Tarmaste](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Tarmaste)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 6:53am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/semantic-segmentation/7718 "2024-01-18T06:53:14Z")
Hello everyone, Does anyone know what semantic segmentation algorithm is implemented in Mapillary? If anyone knows the answer, please mention the reference from where they got this information. I will need it for my the… --- ## [Roadmap Mapillary](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/roadmap-mapillary/6699)
**Author:** [@Magnet](https://forum.mapillary.com/u/Magnet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 2:43am UTC](https://forum.mapillary.com/t/roadmap-mapillary/6699 "2024-01-05T02:43:50Z")
Hey there, I was wondering if there is a public roadmap for feature that are planned to come or return. In my case I’m interested in the verification project. The help page says “coming back soon”. I think it would be … [Next page](https://forum.mapillary.com/c/community/39.md?page=1)