The short version
A single-file archive format for serving tiled maps from static object storage.
From the HackerLinks archive
PMTiles
A single-file archive format for serving tiled maps from static object storage.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-09-05
Last seen:2026-09-05
Times seen:1
Website:github.com
Why it caught our attention
A production user praised its efficiency and reported sharply lower S3 request costs.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-09-05
“We use it on oceanconnect.ca and in my opinion it’s pretty awesome. Very efficient to store and retrieve, and cut our S3 PUT request costs by something like 90% across the project.”
steve_adams_86 · recommendation · production use
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