Free Mind Map Maker
Mind Map Maker lets you brainstorm on a map that starts blank or from templates such as Brainstorm, Project plan and SWOT analysis. Press Tab to add a child topic and Enter for a sibling, or type the structure in the Outline tab, which stays in sync with the map. Export PNG, SVG, JSON, Markdown or OPML.
- Export:
- PNG, SVG, JSON, Markdown, OPML
- Import:
- JSON, OPML, Markdown, indented text
- Views:
- Map and editable outline
- Price:
- Free
- Runs:
- Locally, in your browser
- Uploads:
- None: files never leave your device
- Account:
- Not needed
Quick answers
Where is my mind map saved?
In your browser's local storage on this device, automatically. Nothing is uploaded. Save a JSON file to keep a copy or move it to another device.
Can I write the map as a list instead?
Yes. Open the Outline tab and type one topic per line, indenting sub-topics with spaces or Tab. The map updates as you type, and edits on the map update the outline.
Processed on your device: your files are never uploaded. How it works
Network activity in this tab
What this page has requested since you opened the site in this tab. An upload is any request that sends data: POST, PUT, PATCH or a request with a body.
No uploads: nothing has been sent from this page.
No network requests yet.
To see every request, open your browser's developer tools (Network tab).
How to use the Mind Map Maker
- Start from a template (Brainstorm, Project plan, SWOT…) or open a saved map.
- Select a topic and press Tab to add a child, Enter for a sibling, F2 or double-click to rename; drag topics to move them.
- Style topics in the Style panel, or type the whole structure in the Outline tab.
- Export a PNG or SVG image, or save JSON to edit later; Markdown and OPML outlines are also available.
Credits & open source
Our own code plus open-source libraries. Thank you to the people who make these projects.
- Mind ElixirMind map engine. © DjZhou (ssshooter) · MIT
Web platform APIs used: localStorage, Fullscreen API, File API, Canvas 2D, Web Crypto, Keyboard Events, Pointer Events.
Full license texts: third-party notices · all credits
Frequently asked questions
Which formats can I export?
PNG and SVG images, JSON (to reopen and edit here), a Markdown outline and OPML, which most outliners and note apps can import.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Tap to select, drag to pan and pinch to zoom; the toolbar buttons add, rename and delete topics.
Can I connect two distant topics?
Yes. Right-click (or long-press) a topic and choose “Connect to…”, then click the other topic. You can also summarize a group of siblings from the same menu.