Free mind mapping tool

Organize your ideas with mind maps

Write a central topic, add branches and turn your thinking into a visual map. Drag nodes around, switch layouts and colors, and download your map as PNG or SVG. No account needed to get started.

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PNG, SVG and OPML

What can you do?

Instead of scattered lists in a notebook, see how your ideas connect at a glance.

Four layouts

Show your map as a radial map, a tree opening to the right or left, or an org chart. Switch layouts in one click.

Drag and drop

Drag nodes wherever you like, select several and move them together. Zoom in and pan freely around the canvas.

Color themes

Pick a ready-made color theme; branches are colored automatically so the map stays easy to read.

Node notes

Attach a note to any node. Titles stay short and the details stay with them.

Outline view

See your map as an indented list too, which makes reviewing the structure as text easy.

Export

Download your map as a PNG or SVG image, or as a JSON or OPML file. OPML opens in many note-taking and outliner apps.

Folders and backup

With an account, sort maps into folders, search them, back them all up in one file and restore from a backup.

AI assistance

Type a topic and let AI draft a branched map for you, or expand the node you selected (with a free account).

How does it work?

Write your topic

Put the subject you are thinking about in the center. It can be a project, a study topic, an article idea or a decision.
Add branches

Add subtopics connected to the center and break each one into smaller ideas. Change the layout and colors any time.
Download or save

Download your map as an image or a file. Save it to your free account to keep it and edit it later.

Who is it for?

Students

Summarize lessons and review before exams with main topics and subtopics.

Developers

Plan an app's modules, page structure or task list visually.

Writers and creators

Turn ideas for articles, videos or presentations into an outline by splitting them into branches.

Teams and managers

Collect meeting notes, project goals and task assignments in a single map.

What is a mind map and how do you make one?

A mind map is a note-taking method where the main idea sits in the center and related thoughts spread out from it as branches. Because it shows the relationships between ideas instead of a linear list, it helps you see a topic as a whole and spot new connections.

For a good map, keep the central topic short and limit the first-level branches to the main headings. Use a single concept or a short phrase per node where you can, and move longer explanations into node notes. Colors help you tell the main branches apart.

For brainstorming, the radial layout lets ideas spread freely in every direction. For hierarchical structures such as a sitemap or a team chart, the tree and org chart layouts are easier to read. Export your map as OPML to use it as a list in outliner apps as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the mind map tool free?

Yes. Creating and editing maps and downloading them as PNG, SVG, JSON or OPML is free.

Do I need an account?

No. You can create and download a map without signing up; your draft is kept in your browser session. To store maps permanently, use folders and the AI features, sign in with a free account.

Will I lose my draft when I sign in?

No. When you sign in, your guest draft is saved to your account automatically and you continue where you left off.

What does the AI do?

It drafts a branched map from the topic you type, or adds new subtopics to a node you select. The result is always editable, so you can delete any branch you do not want.

Can I open my map in other apps?

Yes. The OPML file opens in many note-taking and outliner apps. SVG and PNG can be used as images in presentations, documents and web pages.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The editor works on touch screens too; you can move nodes with your finger and pan and zoom the canvas.

Create your first mind map now

Write your main topic and turn your ideas into a tidy map in minutes; create a free account whenever you want to save it.

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