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Shadowmap Explorer

Find the perfect light & shade for your photos, events or trips with the Sun's timing

Visualize sunlight conditions on location for any day. Anywhere on Earth.

Top-down photo of iPad on table with coffee mug and table mat, showing Shadowmap 3D terrain for explorers

Shadowmap Explorer

Find the perfect light & shade for your photos, events or trips with the Sun's timing

Visualize sunlight conditions on location for any day. Anywhere on Earth.

Top-down photo of iPad on table with coffee mug and table mat, showing Shadowmap 3D terrain for explorers

Shadowmap Explorer

Find the perfect light & shade for your photos, events or trips with the Sun's timing

Visualize sunlight conditions on location for any day. Anywhere on Earth.

My photographic work is extremely time-consuming to plan. Precise research and preparation is therefore an essential part of my process. The Shadowmap solution helps me like no other software to precisely determine the lighting situation at locations all over the world and at any time of year. Even after years of using it, I am still impressed by its accuracy and intuitive controls.

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Tom Hegen

Aerial Photographer

My photographic work is extremely time-consuming to plan. Precise research and preparation is therefore an essential part of my process. The Shadowmap solution helps me like no other software to precisely determine the lighting situation at locations all over the world and at any time of year. Even after years of using it, I am still impressed by its accuracy and intuitive controls.

Profile photo of aerial photographer Tom Hegen

Tom Hegen

Aerial Photographer

Crazy! Love it for the precise solar shadows! A true upgrade for my Insta pics!

T.

App Store

Crazy! Love it for the precise solar shadows! A true upgrade for my Insta pics!

T.

App Store

Crazy! Love it for the precise solar shadows! A true upgrade for my Insta pics!

T.

App Store

Perfect tool for photographers. I plan all my shootings with this app. It’s perfect to find the right spots at the right time!

M.

App Store

Perfect tool for photographers. I plan all my shootings with this app. It’s perfect to find the right spots at the right time!

M.

App Store

why shadowmap explorer?

Plan your shoot, event or hike. Be prepared.

Get clarity on sunlight and shadow conditions. Anywhere on Earth, anytime. We are helping photographers, location scouts, aerial & drone filmmakers, hikers, and travelers to get that perfect preparation, and plan efficiently. Shadowmap EXPLORER provides full camera freedom to view landmarks, travel routes or booked accommodation from all angles. Light, shadow, perfect day.

why shadowmap explorer?

Plan your shoot, event or hike. Be prepared.

Get clarity on sunlight and shadow conditions. Anywhere on Earth, anytime. We are helping photographers, location scouts, aerial & drone filmmakers, hikers, and travelers to get that perfect preparation, and plan efficiently. Shadowmap EXPLORER provides full camera freedom to view landmarks, travel routes or booked accommodation from all angles. Light, shadow, perfect day.

Photograph

Visualization

Precise Visualization of Sunlight & Shadow

Global shading analysis, real-time results.

Unrestricted Time & Date Change

Access your online sunlight simulation via easy slider input, and find out what time is golden hour.

Sun Path & Compass

Keep track of the Sun and plan for your project. This feature is perfect for sunlight photography.

Full Camera Freedom

Complete range of motion, tilt the camera down to the ground. See the Sun in the sky.

Global 3D Trees

Worldwide coverage on forest and trees with OSM data. Detailled tree data available in Vienna (for free), Madrid & Paris.

Photograph

Visualization

Precise Visualization of Sunlight & Shadow

Global shading analysis, real-time results.

Unrestricted Time & Date Change

Access your online sunlight simulation via easy slider input, and find out what time is golden hour.

Sun Path & Compass

Keep track of the Sun and plan for your project. This feature is perfect for sunlight photography.

Full Camera Freedom

Complete range of motion, tilt the camera down to the ground. See the Sun in the sky.

Global 3D Trees

Worldwide coverage on forest and trees with OSM data. Detailled tree data available in Vienna (for free), Madrid & Paris.

Photograph

Visualization

Precise Visualization of Sunlight & Shadow

Global shading analysis, real-time results.

Unrestricted Time & Date Change

Access your online sunlight simulation via easy slider input, and find out what time is golden hour.

Sun Path & Compass

Keep track of the Sun and plan for your project. This feature is perfect for sunlight photography.

Full Camera Freedom

Complete range of motion, tilt the camera down to the ground. See the Sun in the sky.

Global 3D Trees

Worldwide coverage on forest and trees with OSM data. Detailled tree data available in Vienna (for free), Madrid & Paris.

Start exploring with Shadowmap

Planning with the sun or shadow? Keep unpleasant surprises at bay.

Planning with the sun or shadow? Keep unpleasant surprises at bay.

Pricing

Start exploring – find your spot under the Sun

Plan your photography sessions with confidence. Set up your event with the natural benefits of sunlight and shade. Embark on your hike without surprises. Shadowmap Explorer helps you to visualize sunlight patterns year-round. Capture the perfect light for any situation.

Pricing

Start exploring – find your spot under the Sun

Plan your photography sessions with confidence. Set up your event with the natural benefits of sunlight and shade. Embark on your hike without surprises. Shadowmap Explorer helps you to visualize sunlight patterns year-round. Capture the perfect light for any situation.

free

Shadowmap Free

0.00

Easiest way to try Shadowmap. No credit card needed.

Sun path & compass

Change time of current day

Worldwide 3D buildings + terrain

No registration required

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Shadowmap Explorer

2.50

/month

30.00

billed annually

– cancel anytime

For photographers, film makers, event planners, health enthusiasts & hikers

Worldwide 3D buildings + terrain

Change time of current day

Sun path & compass

Full camera freedom

First-person view incl. variable focal length

Worldwide 3D trees

Choose any date & time in the past or future

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FAQs

FAQs

How accurate is Shadowmap?

How accurate is Shadowmap?

Is there tree 🌳 data available in my area?

Is there tree 🌳 data available in my area?

Can I save a location 📍 in Shadowmap (for a photo shoot or trip)?

Can I save a location 📍 in Shadowmap (for a photo shoot or trip)?

What happened to the Shadowmap Light subscription?

What happened to the Shadowmap Light subscription?

Shadowmap app on iPhone showing city of Vienna held by two hands

Solar insights at your fingertips

The world's 1st interactive sunlight & shadow app. Visualize light for any location, time, and date. Perfect for solar energy, real estate, architecture, photography & more!

Shadowmap app on iPhone showing city of Vienna held by two hands

Solar insights at your fingertips

The world's 1st interactive sunlight & shadow app. Visualize light for any location, time, and date. Perfect for solar energy, real estate, architecture, photography & more!