MapChart
Colour in countries, states or regions and export the result, which is where most of the maps you see argued about online are made.
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How to get the most from it
MapChart sits in Map Oddities under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful and clever.
About this category: True-size comparisons, cable maps, road-only renderings and the maps whose whole purpose is to correct something you believed.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
MapChart: quick answers
Is MapChart free?
Yes. MapChart is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use MapChart?
No. You can use MapChart without signing up for anything.
Does MapChart work on a phone?
Not well. We file MapChart as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is MapChart safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does MapChart take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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