Getting started with Inkarnate
What is Inkarnate?
Inkarnate is an online map-making platform that lets you create and manage fantasy maps.
A lot of different people enjoy and trust our app for their map-making needs:
- Tabletop RPG game masters and players,
- fantasy world builders and book authors,
- boardgame designers,
- artistic people looking for ways to expand their creative skills,
- and many others, young and old!
Being an online tool, Inkarnate allows you to access and edit your maps from anywhere – all you need is Internet connection, and you're all set to bring your fantasy worlds to life!
Do I need to be an artist to create good maps?
Not at all! Most of our users don’t have any specialized artistic skills – in fact, we often hear how using Inkarnate helps them to develop their creative skills!
Inkarnate provides you with a great variety of high-definition fantasy art that you can just place on your maps without effort, and simple tools to assist you in creating your maps.
What kind of maps can I create with Inkarnate?
With Inkarnate you can create unique:
- World & Region Maps
- City & Village Maps
- Battlemaps (including Interior Maps)
- Scene & Isometric Maps
For examples of maps created by our users, check out our example gallery or our Reddit community.
What’s the difference between Free and Pro versions?
The Pro version unlocks more map styles, and enhances those available in the Free version. Here are the main differences:
- A wide selection of additional HD stamps, textures, fonts.
- Regular art updates (we add new art a few times each month).
- New tools and features that aren't available in the Free version.
- Commercial use of maps created with Inkarnate. (e.g. selling maps, commisioned work, etc)
- Exporting maps at high resolution with stunning quality – up to 8,196 x 8,196px with Pro plan, compared to 2,048 x 2,048 for Free version
- Allows uploading custom art and use it alongside Inkarnate art.
- Full access to the explore page. Clone and edit other users' maps, follow creators you love and more.
Can I sell maps created with Inkarnate?
Yes you can use all maps made with Inkarnate Pro commercially, even after your subscription expires.
Do I own maps I made?
Absolutely, you do! At Inkarnate, we believe in empowering creators. We don’t claim any ownership over the maps you create using our platform. Your creations are exclusively yours.
Creating maps on Inkarnate
What do I need to start creating on Inkarnate?
You’ll just need an Inkarnate account and an internet connection.
Get started by signing up for Inkarnate with one of our plans (there’s a free version too!). Then create your first map and start bringing your worlds to life.
Our Reddit user community will be happy to assist you with feedback on finished creations.
Can I download my maps?
Yes, you can! All maps can be exported as images, ready to be used online or printed in your tabletop games or books.
Can I use Inkarnate offline?
No, at the moment for using Inkarnate you'll need to have Internet connection.
Payments on Inkarnate
How much does Inkarnate cost?
You can use Inkarnate Free for as long as you want, no credit card required.
If you want more than what the Free version offers, you can choose to upgrade a Pro plan. We currently have an Annual ($25 per year) and a Monthly ($5 per month) Pro plans.
What’s the difference between the two Pro Plans?
Both plans provide the same tools and options. The only difference between the two plans is that the Monthly Pro subscription Plan is paid monthly, and the Annual Pro Plan is paid annually. Most of our users choose the annual plan, because it’s $35 savings per year!
How can I pay for the Pro Version?
We currently offer two payment methods. You can either pay via Credit or Debit Cards (Stripe), or using PayPal.
Can I cancel my subscription?
You can cancel your subscription (further payments) anytime from your account page.