WordClouds, a word cloud creator
Word cloud creators
Description: WordClouds is an online tool for generating word clouds from text. Users can input text or upload a document into WordClouds' interface, customise various aspects of the word cloud such as fonts, colours, shape and size, and create visually appealing word cloud images.
WordClouds can also generate clickable word clouds with links, or image maps, that can later be saved as images and shared online. WordClouds is free to use and does not require users to sign up for an account. It is developed by Zygomatic, which also operates Tony Tool.
Evaluation: WordClouds is a useful and easy-to-use tool to visualise text or highlight keywords and phrases. It can help analysing text and identifying important words, being useful for vocabulary acquisition. Teachers can also employ WordClouds to create visually appealing content for presentations or blog entries, or underline the most relevant words of a text, poem, or a song and use it to spark a classroom discussion. WordClouds is also quite versatile since it supports different languages, shapes, colours, and fonts.
Cost: Free.
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Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium.
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English, French, German, Spanish, and Dutch.
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Zygomatic, WordClouds developer, collects data such as IP addresses, internet browser and device information. The purpose of this data collection is primarily to ensure the functioning and security of the website and other legitimate purposes. Zygomatic allows advertising and shares data with third parties who may use this data to displays personalised ads. For that, however, users have to accept cookies. In case they do not, users are shown non-targeted ads. Zygomatic mentions taking appropriate security measures to protect personal data, and retains personal data for as long as users are registered or visit the site, or for a maximum of 26 months. It acknowledges users’ right to access, modify or delete their data, as well as request data exports. Zygomatic does not explicitly state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: No, but users can download and share word clouds.