Draw an Evacuation Map Online
Start from a blank canvas, upload a sketch, or describe your building and let AI create the first fire evacuation map draft — with exits, arrows, assembly points, emergency icons, and “You Are Here” markers.
Create a clear evacuation map draft in minutes — no design skills needed.
Start with a blank canvas, upload a floor plan, or describe your building layout.
Place exits, route arrows, fire extinguishers, alarms, first aid, stairs, and assembly points.
Export a clean evacuation map draft as PNG or PDF, or save it for later editing.
Use the canvas to draw your space manually, or describe your building and let OSHAMap generate a clean evacuation map draft with exits, emergency equipment, evacuation routes, and assembly points.
Tip: pick a tool on the left, draw on the canvas, and use the right-hand panel to drop in EXIT signs and safety icons. Already have a floor plan? Upload it instead →
What you can add to your evacuation map
The from-scratch editor has the same toolkit as our generated maps — exits, route arrows, assembly points, emergency icons and “You Are Here” markers, all drawn without uploading a file.
Snap straight walls and interior partitions to block out your building footprint.
Place doors, windows and stairwells exactly where they belong.
Outline rooms and add text labels for offices, units and zones.
Drop OSHA-style EXIT, fire-exit and "not an exit" signs anywhere.
Extinguishers, alarms, hoses, sprinklers, AED and first-aid stations.
Danger, warning, caution, no-smoking, PPE and hazard markers.
Draw glowing route arrows from "You Are Here" to every exit.
Annotate freely and add desks, tables and other furniture.
Organize with layers, then export a print-ready PNG, PDF or SVG.
How to draw an evacuation map online
Five quick steps from a blank canvas to a print-ready, OSHA-style evacuation map.
- 1Start your layout
Open the builder and begin from a blank canvas, draw your space by hand, or describe your building and let AI create the first evacuation map draft.
- 2Mark exits, stairs, rooms & equipment
Drop in EXIT signs, stairwells, room outlines and labels, fire extinguishers, alarms, first-aid and AED stations.
- 3Add evacuation route arrows
Draw primary and secondary evacuation routes with glowing arrows from each "You Are Here" point to the nearest exit.
- 4Add assembly points & "You Are Here" markers
Place outdoor assembly points and "You Are Here" markers so anyone can orient themselves instantly.
- 5Review, edit & download
Fine-tune anything on the canvas, then download a print-ready PNG or PDF to post on walls and near exits.
Perfect for offices, warehouses, restaurants & more
Draw a compliant evacuation map for almost any small business or facility.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I draw an evacuation map online?
Open the OSHAMap builder and start from a blank canvas, draw your layout by hand, or describe your building and let AI create the first draft. Then add exits, route arrows, assembly points, emergency icons and "You Are Here" markers, and download a print-ready PNG or PDF.
Do I have to upload a floor plan to make an evacuation map?
No. You can draw an evacuation map completely from scratch. The built-in editor gives you a blank canvas where you sketch walls, rooms, doors, windows and stairs, then drop in exits, fire-safety equipment and evacuation arrows — no upload, no CAD file and no floor plan required.
Can I draw a fire evacuation map by hand?
Yes. Draw your initial layout directly on the canvas, or use the AI first draft and adjust it by hand. You stay in full control of every wall, exit, arrow, icon and label.
Can AI create my evacuation map draft?
Yes. Leave the canvas blank and describe your building, or sketch a rough layout, and OSHAMap’s AI creates the first evacuation map draft with exits, equipment and routes — then you edit the layout, icons, arrows and labels manually.
What should an evacuation map include?
A clear evacuation map usually includes exits, primary and secondary route arrows, assembly points, emergency equipment (extinguishers, alarms, first-aid and AED stations), stairs, room labels and "You Are Here" markers. OSHAMap lets you add all of these.
Can I create a "You Are Here" evacuation map?
Yes. Drop "You Are Here" markers anywhere on the map so it shows the viewer’s current location inside the building, with route arrows leading to the nearest exits.
Is drawing my own evacuation map free?
Yes. Drawing on the canvas and exporting a standard map are free, and you can draw and export anonymously. Create a free account to save your map and keep editing it later from any device — PNG and PDF export are free; SVG export is part of the premium plan.
Can I export and print the evacuation map I draw?
Yes. When you finish, click Save & Finalize to download a print-ready map as a PNG or PDF (SVG on premium). Print it and post it on walls and near exits to meet OSHA and NFPA posting expectations.
Is this a replacement for a safety professional?
No. OSHAMap helps you create evacuation map drafts for planning, communication and posting. Final maps should be reviewed by the responsible safety professional, facility manager or qualified authority when required.