Jan 7, 2024

If your map upload has been rejected due to poor-quality grading, don’t worry. Your map’s quality can be influenced by several factors, including resolution, compression, colour balance, clarity, context, labels, and more. In this brief guide, we'll explore ways to enhance your map and improve your submission quality

Pixel Resolution Matters

Maps with low pixel resolution can appear pixelated and unclear, making it hard to see details or understand the purpose of the map. Ensure your map has a sufficiently high resolution to maintain clarity and detail.

Mind the Compression

Compression is often necessary to reduce file sizes, but excessive compression can lead to loss of quality of the map you are uploading. Finding a balance between file size and image quality is recommended.

Balance Your Colours

Maps with poor colour balance can be difficult to interpret, or just hard to look at. Adjusting the colour scheme can make the map more visually appealing and easy to understand.

Provide Context and Labels

Maps without context or labels can leave viewers bewildered. Clearly label key elements and provide context to guide your audience.

Check for Consistency

Ensure that all elements in your map, such as fonts and colours, are consistent. This promotes a more polished and professional appearance leading to more viewers

Don't hesitate to seek feedback from peers or mentors. Fresh perspectives can help you identify areas for improvement.

Incorporate these tips into your map-making process, and you'll be well on your way to achieving higher-quality submissions. Remember that practice makes perfect, so keep refining your skills, and you'll see improvements in your map quality.

This blog was written by:

Harry Stranger

Harry is a content specialist, mostly focusing on satellite imagery curation, processing, and analysing. In his free time outside of following the space industry he's passionate about landscape and astrophotography.

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