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title: "Vector data editor | Guides"
description: "Introduction to MapTiler's no-code vector data editor tool."
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# Vector data editor

Our **Vector Data Editor** is a no-code tool for creating and editing [vector data (features)](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/how-maps-work/vector-feature/), which is an ideal format for adding custom objects to a map.

Vector features represent real-life objects as simple geometric shapes: **points** for individual objects, **lines** for paths and trails, and **polygons** for areas. These shapes are fairly easy to add and edit, their storage size is very small, and it’s possible to change their visual style without reworking the whole map.

## Get custom points, lines, and polygons

There are [multiple ways to add custom points, lines, and polygons](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/adding-data/#add-points-lines-polygons) to a map, but the most practical and user-friendly option is to create a custom dataset in our Vector Data Editor.

To get going, either [start with your existing data](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/vector-data-editor/prepare-data-file/), or open a new data file:

[Create blank dataset](https://cloud.maptiler.com/data/editor)

When you’re in the editor, go ahead and 👉 [start adding your features](https://docs.maptiler.com/guides/vector-data-editor/add-vector-data/).