Scapple

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Current platform requirements

The overview lists Scapple 1.5.4 for macOS 10.15+ and Scapple 1.4.2 for 64-bit Windows 10+.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Export and display

Scapple supports full-screen mode and lets users export or print their ideas.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Export formats

PDF,PNG,Plain Text (.txt),Rich Text (.rtf),Rich Text with Attachments (.rtfd),Plain Text List (.txt),Outline Markup (.opml)literatureandlatte.com · read 20 Sep 2026

Flexible connections

Scapple does not require users to connect every note, and each note is treated equally.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Intended users

Literature & Latte describes itself as a software company founded by writers for writers, and Scapple is presented as freeform mind-mapping software for writers.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Licence limits

Each licence covers one platform, while the household licence allows installation on computers owned and primarily used by the purchaser and on computers used by family members in the same household.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Note organization

Users can stack notes in columns, create background shapes to group notes, and customize note appearance.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Privacy

Literature & Latte says it collects only data necessary for its software or website to run properly and provides opt-outs for features that ask for personal information where possible.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Refunds

The company says it provides full refunds within 30 days of purchase; App Store purchases are refunded through Apple.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Scrivener integration

The product page says users can drag notes into Scrivener.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Support

The company offers tutorial videos, help materials, user forums, bug reporting, and a contact form for questions.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Trial

The trial is the same as the full version and lasts for 30 days of use, which may span longer than 30 calendar days if used intermittently.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

Updates

Minor updates are free, while major version updates may require an upgrade fee.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

What it does

Scapple is freeform mind-mapping software that lets users write notes anywhere on a virtual sheet and connect them with lines or arrows.literatureandlatte.com · read 12 Oct 2026

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