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Mapbox poor quality when zoomed in

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#1

When you zoom in as low in mapbox, compared to Google Maps, they are light years apart. Google Maps has so much more detail and I need this for my app. I see some apps that are using mapbox but have much higher quality imagery when zoomed in. From my research, they are connecting Mapbox to a better tileset from a company like Nearmap.

Has anyone done something like this and can help me? I am able to pull single GoeTiff’s into MapBox, but this maxes out and is not scalable.

Is there any way the great Zeroqode Mapbox plugin could port all the same functionality to use Google Maps?

#2

Hey @ariklevy ,
Thank you for contacting us.

Let me check your question with the developer and give you a more precise answer once I get a response from the developer, I assure you it won’t take long.

Have a nice day!

Best Regards,
Anton

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#3

Hello @ariklevy ,
Thank you for your patience.

What you’re seeing in some apps using Mapbox with higher-quality imagery is often the result of integrating custom tile providers like Nearmap or other high-resolution imagery sources.

While our Zeroqode Mapbox plugin currently supports only standard styles out-of-the-box, you can customize the map appearance by creating a custom map style using Mapbox Studio (https://studio.mapbox.com). Once you’ve designed your custom style (e.g., with improved imagery or tailored layers), you can integrate it into the plugin easily.

Here’s how:

1)Create your custom style in Mapbox Studio.
2)Publish the style and copy the style URL (it should look like mapbox://styles/yourusername/yourstyleid or a public HTTPS link).
3)In the Mapbox plugin element in Bubble, look for the “Custom Theme” field. :point_right:Screenshot by Lightshot
4)Set the theme to “Custom”, then paste your style URL into the appropriate field.

Regarding your question about switching the plugin to use Google Maps: unfortunately, the Zeroqode Mapbox plugin is specifically built around the Mapbox API, so it can’t directly support Google Maps.

Best Regards,
Anton

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#4

Hi Anton,

Thanks for the reply. Yep, I am using the custom map feature and purchasing maps from a provider and it functionally works great. However:

  1. I have to pay for these better maps
  2. Google Maps stock images are just as good, or better, than the ones I’m buying.
  3. I have to go through a painful process to import each one
  4. I have to do it piece by piece and can’t just get one provider that I link once and gives me the whole US.

If I could find a solution for #4 I might be in business.

#5

Hey @ariklevy ,

The way you’re currently using the custom style feature with Mapbox is pretty much how the plugin is designed to work when it comes to integrating external high-resolution imagery. However, as you mentioned, having to manually import and pay for each tile set can quickly become inefficient and expensive — especially for large-scale coverage like the entire US.

Since you’re looking for a simpler, out-of-the-box solution with high-quality base imagery similar to (or better than) what you’re already paying for, you might want to consider switching to Google Maps.

We have a Google Map Plugin for Bubble available here:

:point_right: Google Map Plugin by Zeroqode

It’s built specifically for the Google Maps API and might offer a better experience for your use case — especially if the built-in imagery from Google covers your needs without the hassle of managing third-party tile sets.

Best Regards,
Anton

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#6

Yes, I think I’m going to have to move over to Google Maps, but the plugin does not have a lot of the functionality that is in the Mapbox plugin that I need. Can we connect regarding some of the enhancements I would need and quote out the custom development work?

#7

Hey @ariklevy ,
Thank you for your reply.

At Zeroqode, we continuously strive to improve our products and appreciate your initiative.

To proceed with your request for new features or improvements, we invite you to sponsor the development. To kick off the review of the sponsorship request, please complete this Sponsoring Plugin Features Form.

We will then review it and provide an estimate of the hours required and the associated cost.

Our sponsorship packages start with a rate of $150 per hour.

We look forward to collaborating with you and better serving your needs.

Best regards,
Anton

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