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ArcGIS StoryMaps

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What it is

ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for sharing maps, apps, and multimedia as narrative content. Authors can create stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, and collections with reusable themes. The builder supports configured 2D web maps and 3D web scenes, as well as ArcGIS apps created by organization members. Stories can draw on existing ArcGIS maps and scenes, Esri demographic and lifestyle data, and curated ArcGIS Living Atlas maps. Published items can be shared with an organization, selected groups, or everyone; organization members can co-author through groups. Changes save automatically, and authors can republish edits when ready. Creator, Professional, and Professional Plus user types provide full storytelling capabilities; Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker can view shared content but cannot create it. Public accounts are free, with usage limits and some advanced features unavailable. A free plan and a 21-day trial are listed. ArcGIS StoryMaps is also included with ArcGIS Enterprise starting at version 10.8.1, including deployment in disconnected environments.

Spec sheet

What it does
ArcGIS StoryMaps is a web-based tool for sharing maps, apps, and multimedia in narrative form.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Integrations
Collections can bundle StoryMaps with ArcGIS content such as dashboards, instant apps, and Survey123 forms.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Founded
1969Read 28 Sep 2026 · storymaps.arcgis.com
Maker
Esri was established in 1969 and is headquartered in Redlands, California, USA.Read 2 Oct 2026 · esri.com
Accessibility
The story builder supports WCAG 2.1 related features including semantic structure, color contrast, keyboard navigation, and alternative text.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.arcgis.com
Account requirements
Creator, Professional, and Professional Plus user types provide full storytelling capabilities; Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker can view shared content but cannot create it.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Content formats
It supports stories, slide-based briefings, mobile-first frames, collections, and reusable themes.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Credit usage
Uploaded media and story data use ArcGIS Online file storage credits, and published content containing premium content can consume credits per view.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Enterprise deployment
ArcGIS StoryMaps is included with ArcGIS Enterprise starting at version 10.8.1, and can be deployed in disconnected environments through ArcGIS Enterprise.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.arcgis.com
Included maps
Stories can use existing ArcGIS web maps and scenes, Esri demographic and lifestyle data, and curated maps from ArcGIS Living Atlas.Read 2 Oct 2026 · esri.com
Maps and apps
Authors can configure 2D web maps and 3D web scenes in the builder and embed ArcGIS apps created by organization members.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Public account limits
Public accounts cannot use some advanced features, including web embeds, custom themes, templates, translated story links, analytics, and advanced embedding.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Publishing
Changes are automatically saved, and edits to a published item can be republished when ready to make them visible.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Security and privacy
For the StoryMaps assistant, prompts are not used to train or improve Esri or third-party models and are not stored or shared without explicit permission.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com
Sharing and collaboration
Published items can be shared with an organization, specific groups, or everyone, and organization members can co-author through groups.Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com

Plans and prices

Public account Free Free account for individuals; usage limits apply; some advanced features unavailable; content is not indexed by search engines Read 2 Oct 2026 · doc.esri.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports 2D maps and 3D scenes.
  • Published items can be shared with groups or everyone.
  • Organization members can co-author through groups.
  • Builder supports accessibility features related to WCAG 2.1.

Limits

  • Public accounts have usage limits.
  • Public accounts lack some advanced features.
  • Viewer, Contributor, and Mobile Worker cannot create content.
  • Uploaded media and story data use ArcGIS Online storage credits.

Who it suits

ArcGIS StoryMaps suits organizations and individuals creating map-centered narratives, briefings, or collections. Full creation capabilities require Creator, Professional, or Professional Plus user types; other listed user types can view shared content but not create it.

Verdict

ArcGIS StoryMaps offers several narrative formats, map options, and sharing controls. Account type matters: public accounts have restrictions, and some user types cannot create content.

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