Creating Google Maps Icon/Marker/Pushpin

Simple steps to create your own Google Maps pushpins.

Step 1) Create your image:

• Ideally width to 32px.
• PNG-24 fomat.
• Transparent.
• Non-aliased.

Step 2) Visit Shadowmaker.

• Select the icon from your desktop. The program creates a 2D outline of your image.
• Save the shadow.

If you like it you're ready to go.

If you don't like, you can try these stock Icons/Markers/Pushpins.


Google Labs: Google Maps Push Pins
Google Stock Pushpins: Google Maps Stock Icons