MapMap
What it is
MapMap is free, open-source projection mapping software for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It lets artists and small teams place video and other media onto selected surfaces using quads or meshes, triangles, and ellipses. Sources include video, still images, animated GIFs, color paints or masks, and webcams on Linux. Preferred containers include MOV, AVI, MP4, OGG, and OGV, with listed codecs such as Motion-JPEG or Photo-JPEG, MPEG4, and Apple Pro Res 422. Layers can be shown, hidden, isolated, locked, duplicated, deleted, and rearranged. Projects use the .mmp extension and XML format. OpenSoundControl can change source files, opacity, visibility, and volume, but OSC is unsupported on macOS. The download page lists a Linux Debian/Ubuntu APT repository; macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon. Users can report issues through GitHub, mailing list, IRC, or email. The project uses the GNU GPL v3 license.
For and against
For
- Free and open-source under GNU GPL v3
- Supports Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Handles video, images, GIFs, masks, and Linux webcams
- Provides extensive layer management controls
- Supports OpenSoundControl actions
Against
- macOS and Windows installers are marked coming soon
- OpenSoundControl is unsupported on macOS
- Linux webcam input is platform-specific
The verdict
MapMap provides core projection-mapping workflows without a paid plan. Check installer availability and the macOS OSC limitation before choosing it for a particular setup.
Who it suits
MapMap suits artists and small teams creating projection mappings. It is useful for users who need layered media and Linux webcam input.
Plans and prices
Free
Free, open-source projection-mapping software · Windows, macOS and Linux
Read 15 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
MapMap
Free, open-source projection mapping software
Read 8 Oct 2026 · mapmapteam.github.io
On the record
- Company location
- The MapMap Team GitHub organization lists Montreal, Quebec, Canada.github.com · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Geometry editing
- MapMap supports quad or mesh, triangle and ellipse shapes with editable input and output vertices.mapmapteam.github.io · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Inspector controls
- The inspectors expose opacity, source replacement, playback speed and audio-volume controls.mapmapteam.github.io · read 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 · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The software is aimed at artists and small teams.mapmapteam.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Layer controls
- Users can show or hide, isolate, lock, duplicate, delete, and rearrange layers.mapmapteam.github.io · read 8 Oct 2026
- Layer management
- Layers can be shown or hidden, isolated, locked, duplicated, deleted and reordered.mapmapteam.github.io · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- The GitHub repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.github.com · read 15 Oct 2026
