Mind map maker

The first line is the central idea; indented lines become branches and sub-branches. The map is laid out for you, with each main branch in its own colour. Nothing is uploaded.

First line is the centre. Indent with spaces or tabs to make sub-branches. Up to 80 lines; long text is shortened to 28 characters.

Sleep7–9 hoursSame time dailyFoodVegetablesWaterMovementWalkingStretchingMindReadingBreaksHealthy life

Runs in your browser: nothing you enter is sent anywhere.

How to use it

  1. Type the central idea on the first line.
  2. Indent the lines below to nest them.
  3. Download the image.

How it works

Each end point (a line with nothing nested under it) gets its own row. A parent is centred on its children. Columns grow outward from the centre, and each main branch and its descendants share one colour.

Worked example

In the default outline, Healthy life has four main branches (Sleep, Food, Movement, Mind) with two end points each, eight rows in all, so two branches go to the right and two to the left.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add branches?

Start with the central idea on the first line. Lines indented a little under it become its main branches, and lines indented further become sub-branches. Two spaces or a tab per level both work.

Why are branches on both sides?

The main branches are split so that about half of the end points are on the right and the rest on the left. This keeps the map from growing too tall.

Can I move nodes by hand?

No. The layout is automatic, which keeps the tool simple and usable on a phone. Reorder the lines to change where branches appear.

What can I export?

A PNG picture on a white background, or an SVG file that stays sharp at any size.

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