Brainstorming

Mind Map Builder

Start from a central idea and branch out. Add child nodes, drag them into place, rename them inline, then export your finished map as an image.

Selected: Central idea
Double-click a node to rename it. Drag a node to reposition it. Click a node to select it, then add a child or delete it.

How to use the mind map builder

  1. Start from the centerA central idea node is there by default; double-click it to rename it.
  2. Branch outSelect a node and click Add child to selected to grow the map, then drag nodes into place.
  3. Export your mapClick Download SVG or Download PNG to save the finished mind map as an image.

Getting the most from a mind map

Mind maps work by mirroring how ideas actually branch in your head: one central concept, with related thoughts radiating outward and further details branching from those. Keeping each node to a short phrase rather than a full sentence makes the map easier to scan and rearrange as your thinking evolves. Since every node here can be dragged freely, you can group related branches together visually even after adding them.

Good for planning

Break a big project into major themes, then branch each theme into concrete tasks.

Good for studying

Map out how the concepts in a chapter connect to each other before an exam.

Mind Map Builder FAQ

How do I rename a node?

Double-click it. An editable box appears over the node; type the new text and press Enter or click elsewhere to save it.

How do I add a branch?

Click a node to select it, then click Add child to selected. The new node appears connected to the one you selected.

What happens if I delete a node with children?

Deleting a node removes it and every node branching from it, since those children no longer have a parent to connect to.

Where is my map saved?

In your browser's local storage on this device, so it is still there the next time you visit, until you clear your browser data or click Reset map.

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