Maps Static API Usage and Billing

AI-generated Key Takeaways

• The Maps Static API is billed on a pay-as-you-go basis, with costs calculated per map load based on usage volume.

• Usage is subject to limits, including a maximum of 30,000 queries per minute and authentication requirements based on daily request volume.

• Images can be generated up to 640x640 pixels, with options available for larger sizes.

• Daily quota limits can be set to manage costs and ensure continued API access.

• Consult the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service for complete details on licensing restrictions and usage allowances.

Reminder: To use the Maps Static API, you must enable billing on each of your projects and include an API key or OAuth token with all API or SDK requests.

SKU details and pricing for the Maps Static API

The following table shows the SKU details and pricing for the Maps Static API.

Category	SKU Details	SKU Pricing
Essentials	SKU: Static Maps	Main pricing list India pricing list

Other usage limits

To review and manage your quotas and usage limits for the Static Maps, see Quotas and quota alerts.

To set quota limits, see Set quota limits.

Authenticate requests

For customers using the pay-as-you-go pricing model, authenticating requests to the Maps Static API over the quota require an API key and a digital signature.

For more information, see Creating API keys.

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 the steps in Larger image sizes.

Adjust quota

Quota limits define the maximum number of requests allowed for a specific API or service within a given timeframe. When the number of requests in your project reaches the quota limit, your service stops responding to requests.

Important: To understand how an increase in quota could affect your bill, check out the pricing calculator.

To modify a quota value for your API, follow these steps:

1. In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas.
2. Select the API for which you want to modify the quota.
3. Identify the quota value that you want to change, and select it using the checkbox.
4. Click Edit, enter a new quota value, and click Submit request.

View quota increase requests

Important: You must have the appropriate IAM permissions to view quota increase requests.

To view all quota increase requests, including past and pending requests:

1. In the Cloud console, navigate to Google Maps Platform > Quotas.
2. Select the API for which you want to view the quota increase request.
3. Click Increase Requests.

Tip: Make sure to monitor your quota usage regularly to avoid service interruptions. Learn more about quotas and quota alerts.

Terms of Use restrictions

For complete details on allowed usage, consult the License Restrictions section in the Google Maps Platform Terms of Service.

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