What is Map Club?
What is Map Club?
Map Club is a free, web-based projection mapping software that runs entirely in your browser. No downloads, no installations, no subscriptions—just open your browser and start creating stunning video projections on any surface.
Projection mapping (also called video mapping or spatial augmented reality) is the art of projecting digital content onto physical surfaces and warping it to match their shape. Whether you're mapping onto buildings, stages, sculptures, or any other surface, Map Club gives you the tools to create perfectly aligned projections that appear integrated with the physical world.
With Map Club, you can create surfaces, add videos, images, shaders, and text layers, then warp them to fit your projection target. Everything runs locally in your browser—your projects are stored on your device, ensuring complete privacy and allowing you to work offline.
Why We're Free
Projection mapping is an incredible art form that transforms ordinary surfaces into dynamic displays. But the tools to create it have always been expensive. Software like MadMapper costs $349, Resolume costs $299, and other professional tools require similar investments—plus ongoing costs for updates and support.
We believe this creates an unnecessary barrier to entry. Artists, students, educators, and hobbyists shouldn't need to spend hundreds of dollars just to experiment with projection mapping. Creative tools should inspire experimentation, not require a financial commitment before you even know if it's right for you.
That's why we built Map Club as a completely free, browser-based projection mapping tool. No download, no subscription, no watermarks, no catch. Just open your browser and start creating.
What Makes Map Club Different
Browser-Based
Runs entirely in your web browser. No installation, no updates, no compatibility issues. Works on Mac, Windows, Linux, and even tablets.
Complete Privacy
All your projects and media are stored locally in your browser using IndexedDB. Nothing is uploaded to our servers. Your work stays on your device.
Zero Infrastructure Costs
Because everything runs on your device, we don't pay for servers, storage, or bandwidth. This is how we can stay free forever.
Built for Creators
Designed by people who use projection mapping, not by a corporation trying to maximize revenue. Every feature exists because it's useful, not because it's profitable.
Our Values
Accessibility
Creative tools should be available to everyone, regardless of budget, location, or background. No gatekeeping.
Education
Students and educators deserve free access to professional-grade tools. Learning shouldn't require expensive licenses.
Creativity
Financial barriers shouldn't limit artistic expression. Experimentation should be free and encouraged.
Community
Building tools together, sharing knowledge, and supporting each other. Open development, open feedback.
Transparency
No hidden costs, no tricks, no bait-and-switch. What you see is what you get. Always.
Sustainability
Browser-based architecture keeps costs near zero, allowing us to stay free forever without compromise.
How We Keep It Free
Browser-Based Architecture
By running entirely in your browser, we eliminate the need for expensive server infrastructure, cloud storage, and content delivery networks. Your device does all the work.
Local Storage Only
Your projects are saved locally in your browser using IndexedDB. We don't store anything on our servers, which means zero storage costs for us and complete privacy for you.
Client-Side Processing
All rendering, mesh warping, and media processing happens on your device using Canvas API and WebGL. We don't pay for compute resources because your computer does the computing.
No Artificial Limits
We don't need to create 'premium' tiers or limit features to upsell you later. The browser-based architecture means unlimited projects, unlimited surfaces, unlimited everything.
Efficient Design
We focus on core features that matter, avoiding bloat and feature creep. Clean code, optimized performance, and a tool that does one thing exceptionally well.
Passion Project
Built by creators who believe in the mission, not driven by venture capital or profit pressure. No investors demanding monetization, no pressure to compromise.
Who Uses Map Club
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