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A complete world-building toolkit: 615 transparent PNG symbols ready for Photoshop, Illustrator, Affinity Photo, Inkarnate, Wonderdraft, and more. One download, endless creative possibilities.
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Fantasy Map Symbol Pack - 5 Sets in One Bundle
Bring your maps to life with this unique collection of hand-crafted map symbols, perfect for fantasy cartography, RPG campaigns, and creative storytelling. This comprehensive bundle includes 5 distinct sets:
Create richer maps with:
Meso-American (124 PNG): pyramids, jungle, carvings
Desert City (125 PNG): minarets, camels, dunes, palms
Rugged Alpine (50 PNG): jagged peaks, cliffs, conifers
Jungle Peaks (80 PNG): lush trees, rolling tropical ranges
Chinese Landscape (61 Brushes): pagodas, misty mountains, bonsai
Formats: PNG for all except Chinese Landscape (Photoshop brushes).
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50 mountainscape and tree map symbols. Largest are 2k + wide. The instant download zip file is 32MB. Use Multiply blend mode for best results. These are grayscale and contain whites and lighter colors. Bonus high resolution old paper texture included.
High resolution Photoshop .ABR brushes. Mountains, architecture, & tree brushes.
Jungle PNG Illustrations - 80 High-Quality Graphics for Fantasy Maps and RPG Projects
What do you sell?
I create fantasy/medieval map assets and tools: symbol sets, brushes, paper textures, and Photoshop map-maker files. Most symbol sets include high-resolution PNGs and an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) vector file; many also include Photoshop brushes (.abr). Product pages list the exact formats and file sizes. fantasymapsymbols.com+2fantasymapsymbols.com+2
Which apps do these work with?
Short answer: if your app can use PNGs, vectors, or Photoshop brushes—you’re good.
PNG (transparent): Works in virtually everything—Photoshop, Affinity, GIMP, Procreate, Clip Studio Paint, Photopea, Canva, web, and most mapmakers. Canva specifically supports PNG uploads. Canva
.AI (Illustrator vector): Best in Adobe Illustrator. Many apps can open or place .ai/PDF-compatible vectors, but editing fidelity varies by app/version. (If you need a different vector format, ask!) fantasymapsymbols.com+1
.ABR (Photoshop brushes): Native in Photoshop; also importable in Procreate, Affinity Photo, Clip Studio Paint 1.10.5+, and Photopea (browser). Behavior can differ slightly outside Photoshop. Photopea+3Procreate Help Center+3Affinity | Forum+3
Do these work in Wonderdraft, Inkarnate, or CC3+?
Yes—use the PNGs as custom assets.
Inkarnate (Pro): lets you upload custom art via the Asset Manager. inkarnate.com
Wonderdraft: accepts custom PNG assets; see common install guides. Cartography Assets+1
Campaign Cartographer 3+ (ProFantasy): can make symbols from PNG art (subject to the artwork’s license). ProFantasy Community Forum
Can I use your assets commercially?
Yes—with simple rules. My Commercial Use Policy allows personal and indie commercial projects without special permission if you meet all conditions, including project revenue under $2,000 and no redistribution of the files (even modified). Examples: self-published TTRPGs, books, Patreon worldbuilding, stream overlays, indie games. fantasymapsymbols.com
Not allowed without a Guild License or written permission: use by teams with annual revenue over $25,000, use by major publishers, any bundling/redistribution of the assets, claiming the art as your own, or training an AI model on these files. fantasymapsymbols.com
If you’re a studio, publisher, or your project will exceed those limits, grab the Guild License or email me—we’ll set up a fair license. fantasymapsymbols.com
Do I need to credit you?
Credit is appreciated but not required. Suggested wording:
“This map/image uses symbols from fantasymapsymbols.com.” fantasymapsymbols.com
What’s included when I buy?
Each product page lists the contents, formats, and a note that it’s an instant download (ZIP). Many sets include a big old paper texture and/or .abr brushes in addition to PNGs and AI vectors. fantasymapsymbols.com+2fantasymapsymbols.com+2
How do I install the brushes?
Photoshop (.abr): Load via Brushes panel (or Preset Manager in older versions). Lifewire
Procreate (iPad): Tap Brushes → + → Import, or drag-and-drop .abr / .brushset into Procreate. Procreate Help Center+1
Affinity Photo: Brushes panel → menu → Import Brushes (.abr supported). Affinity | Forum
Clip Studio Paint: v1.10.5+ can import .abr (behavior can differ from PS). Clip Studio Support+1
Photopea (browser): File → Open an .abr to add it. Photopea
Can I modify, recolor, or combine your symbols?
Absolutely—for use inside your own larger work (maps, books, games, UI, etc.). What you can’t do is redistribute the raw asset files themselves (even if modified or embedded in a kit). fantasymapsymbols.com
Can I resell or share the files?
No. You may sell works you create with the assets; you may not share, bundle, or resell the asset files themselves. fantasymapsymbols.com
How fast do I get my files?
Immediately. Products are delivered as instant-download ZIPs right after purchase (also shown on individual product pages). fantasymapsymbols.com+1
Do you do custom maps?
Yes! I take commissions for book maps and other projects. You can peek at examples and message me through the contact page. fantasymapsymbols.com+1
What’s the Cartographer’s Archive?
A growing, organized vault of mapmaking resources with one-time payment and lifetime access—no subscriptions. (Discounts often show across the site.) fantasymapsymbols.com+1
Help! My app can’t open something.
ABR in non-Adobe apps: Supported but may behave a little differently. Try PNG stamps if needed. イラスト マンガ制作アプリ CLIP STUDIO PAINT（クリスタ）
AI vectors: Best in Illustrator; some apps import with limits. If you need SVG or a different vector format, email me and I’ll try to help. fantasymapsymbols.com
Still stuck? Message me—Doug Turner (Atlanta, GA), artrealmsshop@gmail.com. fantasymapsymbols.com
Quick “Works With” cheatsheet
Photoshop: PNG, AI (place), ABR, PSD map-makers. fantasymapsymbols.com+1
Illustrator: PNG, AI (native). (ABR is for raster apps; use AI/PNG in Illustrator.) Lifewire
Procreate (iPad): PNG; imports ABR. Procreate Help Center
Affinity (Photo/Designer): PNG; imports ABR; AI import varies. Affinity | Forum
Clip Studio Paint: PNG; imports ABR (1.10.5+). Clip Studio Support
GIMP / Photopea: PNG; ABR supported. Lifewire+1
Canva: PNG uploads (transparent OK). Canva
Wonderdraft / Inkarnate / CC3+: PNG as custom assets. Cartography Assets+2inkarnate.com+2
Bring your world to life with this detailed set of African Savanna Map Symbols. Featuring hand-drawn buildings, animals, trees, and landscapes, these 117 high-resolution PNG images are perfect for mapmaking, storytelling, or tabletop RPG campaigns.
Crafted in a classic pulp illustration style, this black-and-white collection includes mud huts, baobab trees, giraffes, zebras, Maasai-style villages, acacia woodlands, termite mounds, traditional architecture, and more. Ideal for fantasy cartographers, historical settings, educational visuals, or digital world-building. Transparent backgrounds make them easy to drag-and-drop into Photoshop, Procreate, Illustrator, or your favorite map-making tool.
Embark on an epic journey with "Voyage of Madness", a collection of 123 meticulously crafted PNG illustrations featuring 18th-century ships, mythical sea monsters, exotic fish, and daring / dying explorers. Perfect for map-making, RPG campaigns, graphic design, and creative projects, these high-quality symbols evoke the dark allure of vintage exploration and the mysteries of uncharted waters.
Desert PNG Illustrations - 125 High-Quality Graphics for Fantasy Maps and RPG Projects. UPDATED TO INCLUDE 8 BOATS. Map shown is a usage example.
51 tropical island Illustrations, cleanly cut out on a transparent background.
A massive collection of creepy assets for RPG handouts, Halloween cards, party invitations, logos etc. Most images are high resolution - I had to shrink them to fit them on 8 preview sheets. Bonus high resolution mist overlay and paper textures. Instant download is 169 MB. Use multiply blend mode to remove any unwanted light colors when using these assets over an old paper texture.
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