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MapMap

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What MapMap is

MapMap is free, open-source projection mapping software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It lets artists and small teams place video onto chosen surfaces, using quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses. Media sources include videos, still images, animated GIFs, color paints or masks, and—on Linux—webcams. Preferred video containers include MOV, AVI, MP4, OGG, and OGV; listed codecs include Motion-JPEG or Photo-JPEG, MPEG4, and Apple Pro Res 422.

Projects use the .mmp extension and XML format. Layer controls let users show or hide, isolate, lock, duplicate, delete, and rearrange layers. MapMap also supports OpenSoundControl commands for actions such as changing source files, opacity, visibility, and volume, although OSC is unsupported on macOS.

MapMap is free with no trial. The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository; macOS and Windows installers are marked as coming soon. The project repository identifies its license as GNU GPL v3. Users can report problems or suggest enhancements through GitHub issues, and the site also lists a mailing list, IRC channel, and email contact.

Who it suits

MapMap suits artists and small teams who need to map video and other media onto selected surfaces. Linux users who want webcam input or the listed APT installation route may find the available options especially relevant.

What it does well

Free, open-source software under GNU GPL v3.
Maps media onto quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses.
Supports video, still images, GIFs, paints, masks, and Linux webcams.
Layer controls include locking, isolation, duplication, and rearranging.
OSC can control sources, opacity, visibility, and volume.

What to know first

macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon.
OSC is unsupported on macOS.
Webcam input is listed for Linux.

Limits

The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository, while macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon. OSC is unsupported on macOS.

Plans

Plan	Billed and limits	Price
MapMap	Free, open-source projection mapping software	Free
Free	Free, open-source projection-mapping software · Windows, macOS and Linux	Free

As mapmapteam.github.io lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.

Getting started

Visit the MapMap website.
Choose the available Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository if using Linux.
Check the download page for macOS and Windows installer availability.
Use supported shapes and media sources to build a projection mapping project.

Verdict

Choose MapMap if you want free projection mapping software with multiple surface shapes, media sources, and detailed layer controls. Check the download options before choosing it for macOS or Windows, and account for the lack of OSC support on macOS if external control matters.

Questions

How much does MapMap cost?

MapMap is free. Its listed plan is free.

Is there a free trial?

No. MapMap is offered as free software, and no free trial is listed.

Which platforms does MapMap support?

The listed platforms are Linux, macOS, and Windows. The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository; macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon.

Is MapMap open source?

Yes. The project repository identifies its license as GNU GPL v3.

Can MapMap be controlled externally?

It supports OpenSoundControl actions such as changing source files, opacity, visibility, and volume. OSC is unsupported on macOS.

Facts from MapMap's own pages

Company location: The MapMap Team GitHub organization lists Montreal, Quebec, Canada. · github.com, 15 Oct 2026
Developer extensibility: The documented integration surface is OSC rather than a web API or SDK, and the repository publishes source code for building the application. · github.com, 15 Oct 2026
Documentation scope: Official documentation covers layout, library, layers, inspectors, shapes, fullscreen output, display controls, project files, OSC and troubleshooting. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Download availability: The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository, while macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon. · mapmapteam.github.io, 8 Oct 2026
Download status: The official download page says a new release is coming soon and directs users to GitHub Releases for the latest version. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
External control: MapMap supports OpenSoundControl messages for changing sources, opacity, visibility and volume, with regular-expression groups and a configurable port. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Geometry editing: MapMap supports quad or mesh, triangle and ellipse shapes with editable input and output vertices. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Independent availability warning: Software Informer says it has no 0.6.3 download, offers only version 0.5.0, and reports that 2 of 76 antivirus engines detected threats in its scan. · mapmap.software.informer.com, 15 Oct 2026
Independent capability summary: SourceForge describes MapMap as a no-cost Windows video-mapping application with live projection, masking, warping and layering tools. · sourceforge.net, 15 Oct 2026
Independent catalogue version: Luciel lists MapMapTeam’s Windows package as version 0.6.3 under GNU GPL v3 and provides a winget installation command. · luciel.io, 15 Oct 2026
Independent comparison: Map Club’s comparison characterizes MapMap as an older desktop tool with basic mapping, basic layer management, infrequent manual updates and setup that can be tricky across operating systems. · map.club, 15 Oct 2026
Independent performance caveat: SourceForge says responsiveness depends on hardware and project complexity even though the software targets real-time output. · sourceforge.net, 15 Oct 2026
Inspector controls: The inspectors expose opacity, source replacement, playback speed and audio-volume controls. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Install availability: The official page lists macOS DMG and Windows installers as coming soon, while Debian or Ubuntu users are directed to an APT repository. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Intended users: The software is aimed at artists and small teams. · mapmapteam.github.io, 8 Oct 2026
Layer controls: Users can show or hide, isolate, lock, duplicate, delete, and rearrange layers. · mapmapteam.github.io, 8 Oct 2026
Layer management: Layers can be shown or hidden, isolated, locked, duplicated, deleted and reordered. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026
Licence: The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed. · github.com, 15 Oct 2026
License: The project repository identifies the software license as GNU GPL v3. · github.com, 8 Oct 2026
Limit: download reliability: Reddit users reported that the download links on the site did not work and sought archived installers. · reddit.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: feature depth: A Reddit reviewer said MapMap was great but had almost no features and specifically lacked built-in effects. · reddit.com, 15 Oct 2026
Limit: Trustpilot complaint: The sole Trustpilot review, dated October 4, 2025, was a one-star complaint titled “Website Hacked.” · uk.trustpilot.com, 15 Oct 2026
Mapping shapes: Supported shapes include quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses. · mapmapteam.github.io, 8 Oct 2026
Media sources: Supported library sources include video, still images, animated GIFs, color paints or masks, and Linux-only webcams. · mapmapteam.github.io, 15 Oct 2026

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