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Everything a worldbuilder needs, nothing bloated
PlotNote - World Builder is a desktop-class map design studio that runs in your browser with no cloud dependency. Craft layered fantasy maps, export instantly, and keep every project on your machine.
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Features
Organize map elements with Photoshop-style layers. Rename, reorder, duplicate, hide, lock, and delete with speed.
Drop mountains, forests, settlements, and custom markers with drag, resize, and rotation controls.
Extract exactly what you need from sprites and tiles using rectangle or polygon cuts with preview zoom.
Draw coastlines, roads, and borders with smoothing, jagged variation, and line style presets.
Create names for regions, cities, and landmarks with font, weight, color, underline, and curvature controls.
Bring in your own backgrounds and icon packs, then save projects with all custom assets embedded.
Export standard PNGs in one click, or unlock High Definition PNG exports with a lifetime license.
Save complete map projects to JSON and reload them later with layers, settings, and custom assets intact.
No account, no SaaS lock-in, no data sync required. Your map files stay on your machine.
Pricing
approx. $8 USD • One-time payment • No subscription • Free updates
Secure checkout • Instant license key • 30-day money-back guarantee
ℹ️ The free version is always available — upgrade to unlock High Def exports.
Creators love it
"This is the fastest way I've found to sketch campaign maps that still look polished. Layer controls and cut tools are excellent."
"Offline editing is perfect for my workflow. I can build region maps on my laptop anywhere and export instantly when I need them."
"Being able to import my own icon packs and then export clean high-def maps has saved me hours every week."