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LayerMapper Desktop

A media server for multi-projector rigs. Drag content in, slice it across surfaces and drive several projectors from one computer – seven in our live demo.

LayerMapper Desktop interface with clip grid and several projector outputs

Two editions

LayerMapper LITE

Free · Coming soon

A free, limited edition for learning mapping and small projects. The new version is coming soon – leave your email and we'll let you know.

One email at launch. No spam. You can ask us to delete your address at any time.

LayerMapper PRO

Coming soon

The full edition for professional rigs and installations. Bonus: buy MApp Lifetime on iOS or Android and get the PRO beta free.

One email at launch. No spam. You can ask us to delete your address at any time.

Features

Built for real venues

Drag and drop

Drop videos, images and live inputs straight into the clip grid.

Unlimited layers & columns

Organise a whole show in a single grid and trigger it live.

Slices & polygons

Cut the output into slices and polygons for any surface.

Bézier warping

Bend the image onto curved and irregular surfaces.

Multiple projectors

Seven projectors from one media server – shown live on our channel.

Blackmagic DeckLink

Use DeckLink cards as video input or output.

Resolume XML import

Import an Advanced Output preset from Resolume as an XML file.

Spout · Syphon · NDI · capture

Receive video from other software, the network or capture devices – for example seven Spout outputs from TouchDesigner.

AutoPilot

A hands-free playback mode for shows and installations that run on their own.

Smart devices

Control ESP devices through Home Assistant or Tuya from the show.

Keyboard shortcuts

Optimised shortcuts for fast editing during a show.

Watchdog

A crash listener restarts the show automatically so installations keep running.

Inputs

Spout – LayerMapper Desktop input
Spout
Syphon – LayerMapper Desktop input
Syphon
NDI – LayerMapper Desktop input
NDI
Capture – LayerMapper Desktop input
Capture
YouTube – LayerMapper Desktop input
YouTube
Browser – LayerMapper Desktop input
Browser

Screenshots

Showcase

Mapped with LayerMapper

TouchDesigner → 7 Spout outputs

TouchDesigner sending seven Spout outputs to LayerMapper Desktop.

Resolume XML import · cube wall

A whole Resolume Advanced Output preset converted from XML and imported into LayerMapper Desktop.

Advanced Bézier mesh

Bending content over curved surfaces with the advanced Bézier mesh in LayerMapper Desktop PRO.

Projection laser mini show

A small projection laser show run from LayerMapper Desktop – beams from a single projector.

Smart lights from the show

LayerMapper controlling ESP devices through Home Assistant or Tuya during a show.

Frequently asked questions

Is LayerMapper LITE free?

Yes. LITE is a free, limited edition of LayerMapper Desktop and the new version is coming soon. PRO is the full edition and will be sold as a licence.

Which systems are supported?

LayerMapper Desktop is built for macOS and Windows.

When will PRO be available?

PRO is in development. Join the list on this page and we will send you a single email when it launches. If you buy MApp Lifetime on iOS or Android, you get the PRO beta for free.