Mind Map Maker for Visual Thinking
Mind Map Maker is a free online mind map maker that helps you organize ideas, plan projects, and brainstorm visually. Start from a central topic and branch out in every direction, exactly the way your thoughts connect. It works in your browser with no sign-up, so you can start mapping right away.
Pick a layout that fits your content, drag topics to reorganize them on the fly, and dress each branch with colors, shapes, markers, and notes. When you are done, export the result as an image, vector, PDF, or a JSON backup you can reopen later.
How to Make a Mind Map Online
Start from the central topic
Your map opens with a Central Topic in the middle. Double-click it to rename it, or pick a ready-made template (Blank, Brainstorm, Project Plan, SWOT Analysis, or Weekly Plan) to start with structure already in place.
Branch out your ideas
Select a topic and press Tab to add a child, or Enter to add a sibling. Double-click any topic to edit its text, and use Shift+Enter to add a new line inside it.
Organize and style
Drag a topic onto another to reparent it, drag the bottom-right handle to resize, and use Auto Layout to tidy everything up. Switch the Structure and color theme to change the whole map at once.
Export or back up
Use Export as to save a PNG image, SVG vector, printable PDF, or JSON file. Reopen a JSON export later with Import JSON to restore or move a map between devices.
Features
Four Layout Structures
Switch instantly between Mind Map (balanced branches), Logic Chart (left-to-right flow), Org Chart (top-down hierarchy), and Tree (indented list).
Drag-and-Drop Editing
Drop a topic onto another to reparent it, drag the corner handle to resize down to 60x28 px, and rubber-band the canvas to select many topics at once.
Themes and Rich Formatting
Choose 6 color themes (Classic, Colorful, Business, Pastel, Ocean, Sunset) and style each topic with bold, italic, font sizes, 4 shapes, and a free color picker.
Markers and Icons
Tag topics with priority numbers, progress rings, colored flags, and star, heart, or check icons to track status at a glance.
Relationships and Groups
Draw relationship lines between any two topics, and wrap branches in boundaries or summaries with editable labels.
Sticky Notes, Notes and Links
Drop free-floating notes anywhere on the canvas, and attach a longer note or a clickable link to any individual topic.
Search and Focus
Press Ctrl+F to search and highlight topics, then use Focus on Branch to isolate one branch and its descendants.
Presentation and Zen Mode
Step through your map branch by branch in Presentation Mode, or hide the toolbar with Zen Mode for distraction-free editing.
Minimap and Multi-Tab
A live minimap shows the whole map with your current viewport, and tabs let you keep several mind maps open, each with its own zoom and position.
Export, Import and Auto-Save
Export to PNG, SVG, PDF, or JSON, reimport JSON to restore work, and rely on local auto-save plus full undo and redo history.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a mind map?
A mind map is a visual diagram that starts with one central topic and branches outward into related ideas. Because it mirrors how your brain connects concepts, it is easier to scan, remember, and share than linear notes, which makes it great for brainstorming, planning, and study.
How do I make a mind map online?
Open the maker and rename the central topic, then select a topic and press Tab to add a child or Enter to add a sibling. Double-click to edit text, drag topics to rearrange them, and pick a structure and theme. You can also start from a Brainstorm, Project Plan, SWOT, or Weekly Plan template.
Is this mind map maker free, and do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is free to use and there is no sign-up. Just open the page and start mapping. Your work is saved automatically in your browser, so there is no account to create or password to remember.
Can I export or download my mind map?
Yes. Use Export as to download a PNG image, an SVG vector, a printable PDF, or a JSON data file. The JSON export is a full backup you can reopen later with Import JSON to restore your map or move it to another device.
Is my work saved, and is it private?
Every change is saved automatically to your browser's local storage, so your maps persist between sessions. Nothing is uploaded to a server. For an off-device backup, export your map as JSON and keep the file.
How is a mind map different from a flowchart?
A mind map radiates ideas outward from one central topic to show how concepts relate, which suits brainstorming and note-taking. A flowchart shows an ordered sequence of steps and decisions. This tool focuses on mind maps, though the Logic Chart and Org Chart structures give you a tidy hierarchical view when you need one.
How do I move a topic to a different branch?
Drag the topic and drop it onto the target parent topic. The dropped topic becomes a child of that parent, and its branch color updates automatically to match the new branch.
Can I use this on a phone or tablet?
Yes. The app supports touch, so you can pinch to zoom, tap to select, and use the toolbar buttons for every operation. A keyboard makes adding many topics faster, but it is not required.
How do I present my mind map to others?
Enter Presentation Mode and step through the map with the arrow keys. Each step zooms into the current branch while dimming the rest, so your audience follows one idea at a time.
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