Billing and pricing for the Maps Static API
For information about how Google calculates your billing and pricing, see Google Maps Platform pricing list or Google Maps Platform pricing list - India.
SKU: Static Maps
This SKU bills for requests to the Maps Static API.
| Category | Essentials | |
| Billable event | Map load | |
| Triggers | This SKU is triggered when you make a request to the Maps Static API. | |
| Pricing | Main pricing table India pricing table |
Other usage limits
While there are no maximum number of requests per day, the following usage limits are still in place for the Maps Static API.
- Maximum Queries per Minute: 30,000 QPM
Authenticate requests
For customers using the pay-as-you-go pricing model, authenticating requests to the Maps Static API is based on usage:
- Requests up to 25,000 per day require an API key.
- Requests exceeding 25,000 requests per day require an API key and a digital signature.
For more information, see Generate a digital signature.
Image sizes
Static Maps images can be returned in any size up to 640 x 640 pixels. If you need images with sizes larger than 640 x 640 pixels (or 640 x 640 pixels with a scale value of 2), follow these steps.
Terms of Use restrictions
For complete details on allowed usage, consult the License Restrictions section in the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service.