CmapTools

CmapTools is a super handy program that helps you build, explore, share, and even critique knowledge models using concept maps. It’s like having a digital canvas where your ideas come to life!

Create Your Own Cmaps

With CmapTools, you can easily create your own concept maps right on your personal computer. But wait, there’s more! You can also share these maps on servers called CmapServers located anywhere on the internet. That means you can link your Cmaps to others and even have them all together in one place.

Edit Maps Together

One of the coolest features is that you can edit your maps at the same time with other users online. It’s perfect for group projects or brainstorming sessions. Plus, if you're looking for info related to a concept map, this tool allows you to search the web directly from within the app!

Support for Multiple Languages

CmapTools has been translated into seventeen different languages. You can use it in languages like Catalan, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, Basque, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Italian, Japanese, Kuna, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Turkish! It automatically sets to the language of your operating system but don’t worry—you can change it anytime in the Preferences menu.

Need Help? No Problem!

If you're curious about how to change the language or need any other help with CmapTools features—check out the entry titled "How to Change the Language" in the Help section.

Free for Everyone!

The best part? The IHMC CmapTools client is totally free for anyone to use! Whether you're using it for school or work (or just for fun), feel free to download it. Schools and universities are especially encouraged to install it on as many computers as they want. Students and teachers are welcome to make copies and install them at home too!

If you're ready to get started with CmapTools and explore all these amazing features—go ahead and download it here!