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Mind Map Maker

Type an outline. Get a clean mind map you can edit and download. Free, private, no sign-up.

Private: your map stays in your browser.

One idea per line. Indent with Tab to make a sub-idea. Paste a list from ChatGPT or Notes and it is understood (bullets, numbers and # headings). 17 of 500 ideas.

Click an idea on the map to rename it, add to it, move it or hide its branch. Drag the background to move around, scroll to zoom.
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How it works

  1. 1Type your ideas in the outline, one per line. Press Tab to make a line a sub-idea. Or paste a list from ChatGPT, Notes or a document.
  2. 2Click any idea on the map to rename it, add ideas inside or beside it, move it, hide its branch or delete it. Drag to move around and scroll to zoom.
  3. 3Download a PNG or SVG picture, or the outline as Markdown or OPML. Copy a share link to send the whole map.

Questions

Can I paste a list from ChatGPT or another app?

Yes. Indented lines, bullets (- or *), numbered lists and # headings are all understood. The first line becomes the centre of the map. If your list has several top-level lines, they become branches of a centre called Mind map, which you can rename.

Is my map uploaded or saved on your server?

No. It stays in your browser. It is kept in this browser so it is there when you come back, and the share link holds the whole map after the # sign, which is never sent to a server. Clearing your browser data removes the saved map, so download a file if it matters.

Which file formats can I download?

PNG and SVG pictures (white or dark background), the outline as Markdown, and OPML, which many mind map and outliner apps can open. You can open a .txt, .md or .opml file back in with Open file.

How big can a map be?

Up to 500 ideas of 90 characters each. That is plenty for a readable map. For bigger plans, split the map into several.

Can I work together on one map?

Not yet. You can send a share link, which gives the other person a copy of the map to open and change on their own.

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About the Mind Map Maker

The Mind Map Maker turns an outline into a mind map and lets you download it as PNG, SVG, Markdown or OPML. Type ideas as indented lines and the map draws itself.

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Your notes stay in your browser. Nothing is sent to us, and you can download your work in common formats to use anywhere.

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