[GIS] What methods are there to produce map tiles for google maps

google mapstiles

newbie to stack exchange here.

I'm currently using the automatic tile cutter found here to make the standard 256×256 tiles required to make a custom map type for my map. The map tile cutter script feels quite clumsy to use, and I quickly use up all of my machine's 4GB of ram to open photoshop and use it. That, and it's very bothersome to pad my images with empty space on the top and bottom so that it's positioned correctly.

Does anyone know of other tools which can be used to make tiles for google maps?

Best Answer

Have a look at GeoWebCache. I have used it with Google Maps. It has worked great for me.