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

Inspiration 12 helps you turn messy abstract thoughts into clear, organized plans. It uses visual thinking to help you see your ideas and get them ready for writing.

How it helps you:

Turn ideas into pictures: Easily create mind maps, concept maps and flow charts 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: You don't have to switch to a word processor to start writing. Use the Outline View to type full paragraphs, insert images and edit your text.
Organized notes: Use one place to take lecture notes, plan presentations, and draft assignments.

Once your plan is ready, you can send your work directly to Microsoft Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF and image files.

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.

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.

Transfer your work to Microsoft Word 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 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.

Inspiration is designed for everyone, but is particularly beneficial for individuals with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and executive processing challenges. 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: