map editor

Geographic layout tool

A map editor is software for creating or modifying game levels, virtual environments, or geographic layouts.

Most map editors ship with games to let players design custom content: The map editor lets you build your own multiplayer arenas.

Professional tools like those for GIS applications allow editing real-world geographic data.

Related

grid · worldbuilder · modding · custom · sandbox · paint · layer · sprite · collision · placement · drag and drop · drag · snap · zoom · undo · toolbox · asset · tile

Opposites
creation vs. consumption

map editorgameplay

Interactive elements of gaming

playing the game · playthrough · spectator mode · let's play · speedrun

tool type

map editormap reader

Person interpreting geographic charts

save file

user role

map editorplayer

Game participant

gamer · end user · consumer · audience · spectator

Family

map, editor, maps, mapped, mapping, mapper, mapmaker, edit, edits

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G