More details on Microsoft Maps Tilesets

More details on Microsoft Maps Tilesets

This blog has been updated by the new bing! Did you know that Microsoft Maps Platform, Bing Maps for Enterprise offers more than just map tiles! Ortho Tile Sets that leverage Satellite, Birdseye & Streetside imagery are also available
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Map Control: Zoom Levels -> Resolution

Map Control: Zoom Levels -> Resolution

UPDATED 2023: Please see the topic at Bing Maps Tile System - Bing Maps | Microsoft Learn for more details to answer the common question  “What is the resolution or scale at a particular zoom level in Virtual Earth or Bing maps?” 
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Map Control: Picking the Right Zoom Level

Map Control: Picking the Right Zoom Level

Much like when zooming on a camera to get just the right picture, when instantiating the Map Control, you have the option to specify a starting coordinate set and zoom level for road or aerial view. But, you might be scratching your head on exactly what zoom level to start at if you want to get a particular level of detail so try a few using a custom URL until you find the one that works!
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