HD digital delivery
Best for same-day gifting, local printing, or testing different frame shops.
- Unlocks immediately after payment
- Up to 6000×6000 PNG, no watermark
- Works well for local poster printing and DIY framing
StarMapCo
Free star map generator — night sky by date
Use our free star map generator to preview the exact night sky for any date and location. When it looks right, upgrade to framed print, unframed poster, or instant HD — no watermark on paid exports.
Last-minute? Instant HD funnel
Start your generator preview
Enter the date and location, then open the editor with the framed path, the unframed path, or a neutral preview-first start.
Ready for a free preview?
Create your star map in minutes — no account required.
HD export in secondsPrinted + framed checkout
Generate a map that is actually accurate
This is not a stock illustration. The map is calculated from real astronomical data so the constellations and star positions match your date and location.
- Accurate to the minute and precise location
- Instant preview so you can refine details
- Multiple styles and layout options
- The same approved design can stay digital or move into framed or unframed print
Want the full breakdown of what accuracy means — and what can still change the result? Read how accurate star maps are.
Accuracy guide
How accurate are StarMapCo star maps?
See exactly what makes the map trustworthy before you buy: date handling, timezone conversion, visible-star logic, and the limits of what any star map can know.
How to use the star map generator
- Enter the date, time, and location that matter to you
- Choose a style, shape, and text layout
- Preview the sky instantly
- Choose framed print, unframed print, or HD digital delivery at checkout
Popular use cases
Star map generators are commonly used for anniversaries, weddings, births, and memorials. Add a title, names, and a short dedication to make it personal.
Choose digital, unframed print, or framed print after preview
The generator starts the same way for every buyer: build the exact sky first, then decide whether this should become a framed gift, a lower-total unframed print, or HD digital delivery. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
Best if you already know the exact frame or want the lower-cost physical option.
- Museum-quality poster stock
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Typical transit to United States: 4–6 business days after fulfillment
- Starts at $49.00 + shipping
Framed print + HD digital
RecommendedBest wedding gift: ready-to-display framed print plus instant HD from the same approved design. HD today, framed print when it arrives — use the digital file immediately while your print is produced and shipped.
- Gift-ready framed presentation
- Instant HD download after payment
- $106.00 framed + HD · free shipping
- Typical transit to United States: 4–6 business days after fulfillment
Buying note
Start with the preview. You can decide on digital, unframed, or framed delivery after you see the final design, and physical orders show shipping before payment.
Explore full gift formats and pilot queue
Framed print mockup
Unframed poster mockup
HD digital delivery
Printed + framed availableMade to order · 2–5 business days production
Framed in real spaces
The same generated map can become a framed gift
This is the part most generator pages skip. After preview, the same design can move into framed checkout, unframed checkout, or HD digital delivery without rebuilding the map. Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
Recommended
Framed print (14x14)
$99.00 + shipping
Est. to U.S.: $9.77 shipping · 4–6 business days transit
Ready-to-hang gift route with the frame already handled.
Lower total
Museum-grade poster (18x18)
$49.00 + shipping
Est. to U.S.: $4.62 shipping · 4–6 business days transit
Best if you already know how you want to frame it yourself.
Instant backup
HD digital add-on
$7.00
Delivered immediately after checkout, even when you order print. Instant HD after payment; the framed print follows standard production and shipping.
- Free standard shipping on print orders $100.00+ (merchandise before shipping). Shipping is added at checkout for physical orders in selected countries below the free-shipping threshold.
- Physical prints are made to order (2–5 business days typical production, then 4–6 business days standard carrier transit). Express shipping is not offered for these products.
- The same approved map can stay digital, ship unframed, or arrive framed without rebuilding the design.
Need inspiration?
Browse real examples or explore curated gift ideas before you build your own.
Star map generator FAQ
How accurate is the star map generator?
The star map generator uses real astronomical data — not an illustration — so star positions and constellations match your chosen date, time, and location to the minute. Read the full accuracy guide.
Can I create a star map for any date and location?
Yes. Enter any date, time, and place worldwide to generate a custom night sky map. You can preview the result for free before choosing framed print, unframed print, or HD digital delivery.
Is this star map generator free?
Yes — the preview is free and requires no account. HD downloads and physical prints are paid upgrades after you approve the design. We do not offer free PDF or wallpaper downloads.
Can I generate a birthday star map?
Yes. Enter the birthday date and the location where the person was born (or where they celebrated) to generate the exact night sky for that moment. The result works as a framed print, unframed poster, or instant HD digital gift.
How do I generate a star map for an anniversary?
Enter the anniversary date and the location where the moment happened — a wedding venue, the city where you met, or anywhere meaningful. The generator shows the actual sky from that night. You can add names and a message, then order a framed print or HD digital.
Can I customize the star map after generating it?
Yes. After generating the initial preview, you can change the style, shape, color, and label text directly in the editor before choosing a delivery format.