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I was not paid by any of these companies, I just wanted to let everyone know what I like the most. You can also find our full review on the product by checking out the article here: Conclusion

The reason this is also a bonus entry is because there is an upfront charge for the software. I can relate this system best as the photoshop of fantasy map making. For instance I could pick a Lord of the Rings styled map or even a regular black and white style. There are several styles of maps that can be chosen from as well. Introduced to me recently, this map maker contains many features that people have come to know in Inkarnate with icons and stamps, but has a large library and an even larger amount of possibilities when creating a map. ProFantasy Campaign Cartographer is another bonus on this list. Try it out for yourself using the link below: To get started with this map designer, you will need to create an account. I don’t have experience with the Pro or Standard versions of the software some if anyone has a membership, comment below and let us know your favorite perks. The tools provided with the free version are still robust and there is something really fun about slaving away making maps in this software that I always enjoyed doing. Free form or hex designs are also an option with this tool. These can be done in a square grid which is good for making a simple battle map. Unlike the last two entries on this list, Inkarnate is a map builder in which you can draw out your own continents and populate them with different shades, stamps of images like trees or castles and bridges as well as place text on the map. I have to admit that the free version does not contain all the bells and whistles that the pro and standard packages offer, but you are still getting a great deal. Character and worldbuilding tools for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, or any RPG.

Inkarnate is a very powerful map making tool that has a free version to it.

Custom fantasy map creator free