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Inspiration 12 for Windows

Think. Organize. Write.

for Windows 10 & Windows 11

From visualizing ideas to structured writing: the academic success tool.

Transform ideas into organized plans and written documents. Inspiration 12 helps you brainstorm, organize information, plan projects and write with confidence. Its unique visual-to-outline approach turns scattered thoughts into structured mind maps, documents, presentations and plans.


How it helps you:

  • Turn ideas into pictures: Easily create mind maps, concept maps and graphic organizers to see how your thoughts connect.
  • Clearer thinking: Break down difficult topics or big projects into smaller, manageable steps.
  • Start writing faster: Instantly flip your visual map into a written outline. This removes the "blank page" stress and helps you start essays or reports immediately.
  • Write your entire draft: Develop ideas visually, then instantly switch to Outline View to draft essays, reports, presentations and projects without starting from scratch.
  • Stay organized: Keep ideas, research, notes and drafts organized in one place.

Export directly to Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apache OpenOffice, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF and image formats.

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Be Creative

Express your ideas using visual cues, such as colour coding, images and symbols, alongside keywords and phrases. Use Inspiration's free-form and flexible environment to create diagrams that reflect your thoughts.

Be Productive

Structure your ideas for written projects using Inspiration’s Outline View. Keep track of research information and develop a logical flow for communication. Create checklists, presentations, process charts and more within Inspiration.

Be Knowledgeable

Inspiration’s visual thinking approach leverages Dual Coding Theory by creating two distinct mental pathways - verbal and visual/ spatial - for the same piece of information. This dual-track processing reinforces memory and allows the brain to organize complex ideas more efficiently than text alone.

Capture and organize ideas quickly...

  • Create from scratch or access over 150 templates to get you started.
  • Brainstorm quickly with the RapidFire® tool. 
  • Use Inspiration’s images, or import your own to represent information and trigger memory.
  • Show relationships between ideas with linking phrases.
  • Add notes to symbols to expand on ideas.
  • Hyperlink to research material e.g. files and web pages.
  • Add references and hyperlinks using the Citation tool. Inspiration will then create an alphabetically organized Bibliography section at the end of your outline.
  • Add mathematical formulas using the Equation Editor.
  • Organize ideas effortlessly using the Arrange tool to create various tree diagrams and webs.
  • Apply theming to colour code, highlight key concepts, and group information.
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Screenshot showing the Citation tool, with multiple source entries.
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Screenshot showing how to apply a theme

Kick start the writing process...

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  • Transform diagrams and mind maps into outlines with one click. 
  • Outline View synchronizes with your visual view, so you can move seamlessly between visual and written expressions as needed.
  • Organize ideas and information with powerful outlining tools.
  • Keep visual connections intact with the option to see associated symbols and linking phrases from Diagram View in Outline View. 
  • Meet word and page count requirements with the Word Count tool.
  • Use the smart checklist feature to organize tasks.
  • Proofread with confidence using built-in Text-to-Speech to hear your work read aloud.
  • Use the content of your diagrams to build effective slides using the Inspiration Presentation feature.

Task Tracking and Progress Monitoring...

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Task Tracker - See all due tasks in one place
  • Utilize the dedicated Checklist feature to keep track of progress. Mark topics as understood or tasks as completed directly in both the Visual and Outline Views.
  • Assign due dates to individual tasks and view all upcoming deadlines in a central Task Tracker, helping you to prioritize work, stay organized, manage time effectively, and keep projects on track.

Exporting and Importing

  • Transfer your work to Microsoft Word, Apache OpenOffice and PowerPoint.
  • Use the Copy to Clipboard feature to export your outlines to Google Docs, OneNote and other apps.
  • Style headings will apply to outlines when transferred to Microsoft Word, Apache OpenOffice or copied to Google Docs.
  • Save documents as PDFs.
  • Print your diagrams, maps, outlines and presentation.  
  • Use the Site Skeleton® export to transform diagrams into HTML web sites. 
  • Export diagrams as .jpg, .gif, .png, .bmp or .wmf files.
  • Share files with Inspiration Maps for iOS and Mac.
  • Convert existing documents and AI chatbot answers into an Inspiration diagram in 3 easy steps using the free add-on, Inspiration Flow (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Markdown, XML, XHTML and OPML).

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Assistive technology to help individuals

overcome barriers to study

Inspiration is designed for everyone, but is particularly beneficial for individuals with executive processing challenges and learning difficulties, arising from dyslexia, ADHD, autism and neurological conditions. It helps overcome:

  • Challenges with working memory, information processing, and memory retention.
  • Distractions caused by dense or overwhelming amounts of text.
  • Difficulty organizing ideas and remaining focused long enough to get thoughts on paper.
  • Barriers to expressing complex ideas through traditional writing.
  • Structural hurdles for non-linear thinkers planning essays or reports.
  • The need for flexibility for those taking recovery breaks to manage cognitive load, mental health or energy-limiting conditions.

Built from the ground up for accessibility (conformance to Section 508 and WCAG), all users benefits from:

  • Highly customized interface to meet user accessibility needs and preferences.
  • Built-in text-to-speech.
  • Talking interface for low vision users.
  • Tested with ZoomText, JAWS and NVDA for low vision users.
  • Optimized for keyboard control.
  • Speech-to-text: Use with Dragon Professional with the Dragon Command Pack (200+ custom commands to dictate and control Inspiration). Or use with Windows Voice Access (dictation and control) and Talk Type (dictation).
Tools Inspiration is tested against: Dragon Professional, ZoomText, JAWS and NVDA product logos

VPAT (Voluntary Product Accessibility Template): Inspiration Accessibility Conformance Report to accessibility standards set by Section 508 in the US.

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