Wordclouds

Principal function(s): Word cloud creators

Wordclouds.com is a free online word cloud generator and tag cloud creator. It works on PCs, tablets or smartphones. Paste text, upload a document or open an URL to automatically generate a word- or tag cloud. Customize clouds with shapes, themes, colours and fonts. One can also edit the word list, cloud size and gap size. Wordclouds can also generate clickable word clouds with links (image map). Once satisfied with the result, save the image and share it online. Evaluation: A nice visual presentation of texts. It is a fitting tool for the creation of icons, visual messages etc. Word clouds can be made in many different languages and in different shapes. It is practical as it immediately reveals the most prominent concepts of a text/webpage. Easy and intuitive to use, very basic IT skills are required.
Why not use it for highlighting the most important words of a text, poem or a song or use it as a prompt for a classroom discussion?

Cost: Free without registration

Website: https://www.wordclouds.com/

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