Azure Maps Visual in Power BI Now Supports Publish to Web

We’re excited to announce that the Azure Maps visual in Power BI now supports Publish to Web, making it easier than ever to share interactive geospatial insights with a wider audience. This update enables Power BI users to embed Azure Maps-powered visualizations in public websites, blogs, and other online platforms, unlocking new possibilities for data storytelling and geographic analysis.

With this enhancement, users can now share interactive maps publicly, embedding Azure Maps visualizations in web pages without requiring viewers to have a Power BI license. This improvement allows for a more engaging way to present geospatial data, making it accessible to decision-makers and the public alike. By incorporating interactive maps into websites, users can bring geospatial insights to life, offering a dynamic way to explore trends, patterns, and location-based data.

Using this feature is straightforward. First, create a Power BI report and add an Azure Maps visual, configuring it with your data. Then, enable Publish to Web by navigating to the “File” menu and selecting the appropriate option, which generates an embed code. Finally, copy and paste this code into your website, blog, or online document to make the visualization available to anyone.

The Azure Maps visual in Power BI offers a range of powerful mapping capabilities. Users can customize map styles, selecting from road, satellite, grayscale, and other visual themes to fit their needs. The visual supports multiple layers, allowing for the integration of bubble layers, choropleth maps, and reference layers to enhance data analysis. Real-time data integration ensures that the maps stay up to date, while advanced geospatial data analysis capabilities, including geocoding, spatial operations, and clustering, provide deeper insights into location-based data.

If you haven’t explored the Azure Maps visual in Power BI yet, now is a great time to get started. The addition of Publish to Web makes it easier than ever to share geospatial insights with a broader audience. Try it today and discover new ways to make your location-based data more accessible and impactful.

For more information, check out the Azure Maps Visual in Power BI documentation or learn more about Publish to Web in Power BI.