Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Alkemion Studio

Last update: October 17th 2025
Questions

What is Alkemion Studio?

Alkemion Studio is a free visual designer for tabletop RPG creators. It gives you a workspace where you can see your entire adventure, campaign, or world at a glance, with everything connected naturally.

Built for GMs who think visually, it works on all modern browsers, including desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

What is the history of the project?

My son and I, both software engineers and RPG enthusiasts, started building Alkemion Studio in summer 2023. It began as my long-held vision combined with my son's desire for a meaningful technical challenge as he finished his studies.

We launched the public beta on July 15, 2024. It's been an incredible journey, and we're excited to keep improving it.

Read the full origin story on our blog.

Why is it free? How is it sustainable?

Alkemion Studio will always have a free web version with rich features and no duration limitation. That's how we always envisioned it, born from passion and our love of working together.

The community's response has inspired us to explore sustainable funding. You can support us on Patreon to unlock additional benefits in the application, and we're launching a crowdfunding campaign for our desktop version with offline access and advanced features. Learn more about the desktop app.

How can I support the project?

Become a Patron: Support us on Patreon to fund development, get behind-the-scenes updates, help shape future features, unlock premium benefits in the application, and get priority support.

Back the desktop version: Sign up for our crowdfunding campaign to help us build the offline desktop client with multiple boards, synchronization, and version history.

Spread the word: Share Alkemion Studio with other GMs and TTRPG communities.

Join the community: Join our Discord to share creations, suggest features, and help newcomers.

Coming Soon

Does Alkemion Studio work offline? Is there a desktop version?

The current web version requires internet. However, we're actively developing a desktop application with full offline capability, so you can work anywhere, anytime, with optional cloud sync when you want it.

The desktop version will include everything from the web app plus offline capability, multiple boards per module, cross-module synchronization, and version history. We're launching a crowdfunding campaign soon. Learn more and sign up for updates.

The Desktop Version Will Include:

  • Complete offline capability - work anywhere, anytime
  • Multiple boards per module for complex campaigns
  • Cross-module synchronization for recurring elements
  • Version history and automatic snapshots
  • One-time purchase - own it forever, no subscription

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Is my project private?

Absolutely. Your projects stay private unless you choose to share them.

Do I own the content I made with Alkemion Studio?

Yes! You own everything you create. We claim no ownership over your content.

Is my data safe?

Yes. We host with OVHcloud, Europe's leading cloud provider, with servers in France. Your data is backed up every ten minutes, with backups stored in two separate facilities. You can export your modules anytime.

Can I export my content?

Yes. Export to Markdown, HTML, PDF, and text. The desktop version will include one-click Obsidian Vault export for seamless integration with your knowledge base.

Does Alkemion Studio work on mobile and tablet?

Yes! The interface is fully responsive. While desktop and larger tablets offer the best experience, you can access your modules on mobile whenever inspiration strikes.

What should I do if I encounter issues signing up or signing in?

Contact us at support@alkemion.com or join our Discord. We'll respond as quickly as possible.

When will [insert incredible feature name] come out?

With just two of us working part-time, we can't provide release dates. But we love discussing what we're building! Join us on Discord for updates. For major features like the desktop client, visit our crowdfunding page.

Do you intend to make Alkemion Studio open-source or self-hostable?

We have no plans to make Alkemion Studio open-source or self-hostable at this time.

What is Alkemion's stance on AI-generated content?

Alkemion Studio does not use AI generation anywhere in the application. We believe in supporting human creativity with human-made tools.

Our library includes thousands of vector images created by humans and shared under Creative Commons or commercial licenses. We focus on providing quality, ethically-sourced resources that respect creative work.

A legacy collection of AI-generated images remains in the application but is disabled by default. We no longer curate or expand this collection. It exists only for legacy users who choose to enable it. Our focus is now entirely on human-made resources.

Alkemion Studio exists to amplify your creativity, not replace it.

Still Have Questions?

Join our community on Discord or reach out via email. We're here to help!