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# Image

A JSON object for a Snapshot URL that describes the characteristics of custom images to use for map annotations.

```
object Image
```

## Discussion

Maps Web Snapshots API supports JPEG, PNG, and GIF image formats for providing custom annotations. You may use up to 10 unique images in a snapshot request, and you may use an image for more than one annotation. It’s a good idea to use a URL shortener for image URLs so you don’t exceed the maximum character limit for a Snapshots URL.

If an image fails to load in a reasonable amount of time, the snapshot rendering uses the default “balloon” style marker.

> Important:
> By providing an image URL, you’re responsible for ensuring the availability of the image at all times.

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