# How to Create a Map in Power BI

> To create a map in Power BI Desktop, open the app, go to the Visualizations pane, and click the Map icon. Next, a blank map visual appears on the report canvas. Finally, drag fields to the appropriate buckets to complete your map.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-map-in-power-bi/
Apps: Power BI
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3752ab56e05a00fdca50/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Open Power BI Desktop. Go to the 'Visualizations' pane.
2. In the 'Visualizations' pane, click the 'Map' icon.
3. A blank map visual appears on the report canvas.
4. Drag fields to the appropriate buckets.
5. That's it! You have successfully created a map in Power BI.