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Mind Map Builder

Full-featured mind map editor with multiple layouts, styles, and export options

Quick Mind Sketch

Minimal fast mind mapping - keyboard-first, no toolbars

Left-Right Mind Map

Balanced dual-sided layout alternating children left and right

Concept Map Builder

Labeled-relationship diagrams with any-to-any connections

5 Whys Diagram

Visual root cause analysis - drill down to the real problem

Decision Tree Maker

Interactive decision trees with probabilities and expected values

Workflow Diagram

Flowchart builder with swimlanes, auto-routing, and standard shapes

Freeform Whiteboard

Freehand drawing canvas with shapes, sticky notes, and infinite pan/zoom

Quick Sketch Pad

Minimal napkin-sketch tool - pen, pencil, marker, eraser

Dot Grid Canvas

Structured sketching paper with dot grid and snap-to-dot

Sticky Note Board

Digital sticky notes with voting, grouping, and color categories

Idea Dump Capture

Timed freewriting with auto-keyword extraction and mind map export

Pros & Cons Weigher

Weighted pros and cons with animated balance visualization

Priority Grid

Eisenhower matrix - sort tasks by urgency and importance

Text to Mind Map

Convert indented text or markdown into a visual mind map

Map to Markdown

Export any mind map as structured markdown document

Markdown to Map

Import markdown files as visual mind map trees

Print Optimizer

Optimize mind maps for printing - multi-page, fit-to-page, B&W mode

Color Picker

Advanced color tool with harmony rules, contrast checker, and palettes

Canvas Backgrounds

Custom backgrounds - grids, dots, blueprint, isometric, and more

Text-to-Mind-Map Assistant

Structure headings and lists into a map with local TF-IDF keyword extraction—no remote AI model

Kanban Board View

Convert mind maps to Kanban boards with draggable cards and visual workflow management

Map Diff

Compare two mind maps - visual diff with selective merge

Template Library

60+ templates for projects, education, business, and personal use

Map Timeline

Visualize mind map nodes on a horizontal timeline

Fishbone Diagram

Ishikawa cause-and-effect diagram with 6M categories

Map Calendar

View and schedule mind map nodes on a calendar

Map Cloner

Deep clone entire maps or specific branches

Branch Weight Calc

Assign numerical weights to nodes and compare branch totals

Map Embed

Generate self-contained HTML snippets for embedding maps

Cross-Tool Clipboard

Copy branches and nodes between any MAPb2 tool

Block Hierarchy View

Rectangular treemap visualization of mind map data

Compare Contrast Map

Compare and contrast two topics with shared and unique bubbles

Map Validator

Check map quality - orphans, duplicates, balance, and health score

Map Merger

Merge two maps with intelligent node matching and conflict resolution

Map Quiz

Auto-generate quizzes from mind maps - fill-in-blank, match, and more

Map to Slides

Convert mind maps into animated slide presentations

Theme Editor

12 pre-built themes plus custom theme creation

Presentation Mode

Step through map branches with smooth camera transitions

Radial Mind Map

Spider/radial layout with concentric rings

Accessibility Tools

Screen reader mode, high contrast, keyboard nav, text-to-speech

Map Analytics

Statistics dashboard - node counts, depth, complexity score, and more

Mind Map Waterfall

Cascading waterfall layout for sequential processes and dependencies

Mind Map Canvas Zone

Free-form canvas with zoned areas for spatial organization

Mind Map Grid

Grid-based layout for structured hierarchical mapping

Spider Diagram Tool

Radial spider/radar charts for multi-criteria comparison

Hex Mind Map

Hexagonal grid layout for organic, honeycomb-style maps

Mind Map Fractal

Self-similar fractal patterns for recursive hierarchies

Mind Map Sandbox

Experimental physics-based node placement with collision

Circle Pack Mind Map

Nested circle packing visualization for hierarchical data

Lotus Blossom Map

Japanese 3×3 grid technique for expanding ideas systematically

Vertical Mind Map

Top-down tree layout optimized for org charts and timelines

Mind Map Nesting

Nested boxes layout for containment hierarchies

Org Chart Mind Map

Corporate org chart with roles, departments, and reporting lines

Mind Map Polar Chart

Polar coordinate layout for circular relationship mapping

Concentric Mind Map

Concentric rings for layered priority or distance from center

Mind Map Roadmap

Timeline roadmap with milestones and dependencies

Sunburst Mind Map

Radial sunburst diagram for hierarchical proportions

Affinity Map Builder

Convert structured text into a balanced affinity diagram grouped by hierarchy

Isometric Mind Map

3D isometric projection for pseudo-depth hierarchies

Descriptor Bubble Gen

Word cloud bubble chart with size based on importance

Mind Map Comparator

Side-by-side visual diff for comparing two mind maps

Mind Shower Timer

Timed rapid-fire ideation with no judgment or editing

Attribute List Gen

Break down product/concept attributes to spark new combinations

Morphological Box

Grid matrix for combining attributes into new solutions

Crazy Eights Sketch

8-panel rapid sketching grid with 1-minute timer per panel

Word Association Chain

Build branching chains of free associations from seed words

Wishful Thinking

Remove all constraints - what would the ideal solution be?

Osborn Checklist

73-question checklist for idea generation and innovation

Perspective Hats Board

Six Thinking Hats method - explore ideas from 6 perspectives

Round Robin Brainstorm

Timed turn-taking for balanced team contribution

Brainwriting Pool

Silent written brainstorm - pass and build on others' ideas

Analogy Sparker

Generate ideas by drawing analogies to unrelated domains

Headline Brainstorm

Write imaginary news headlines to envision success

Idea Roulette

Random prompt generator with constraints for creative sparks

Reverse Brainstorm

Generate ways to cause the problem, then invert to solutions

Negative Brainstorm

List all the worst ideas first to unlock creative thinking

Constraint Brainstorm

Add artificial constraints to force creative problem-solving

Idea Voting Board

Collaborative dot voting and ranking for prioritizing ideas

TRIZ Contradiction

TRIZ matrix for resolving engineering contradictions

Starbursting Tool

Who/What/Where/When/Why/How questioning framework

Random Prompt Gen

Generate unexpected creative prompts and combinations

Retrospective Board

Agile retro board with What Went Well / Improve / Action Items, dot voting, and export

Force Field Analysis

Visualize driving and restraining forces for change management

Impact Effort Grid

2×2 prioritization matrix for quick wins and strategic bets

RICE Scorecard Map

Reach, Impact, Confidence, Effort scoring for product prioritization

SWOT Map Builder

Interactive SWOT analysis with linking and action planning

Empathy Map

User empathy map - Says, Thinks, Does, Feels quadrants

Mind Palace Builder

Memory palace technique - spatial memory visualization

Hiring Pipeline Viz

Candidate pipeline stages with metrics and bottlenecks

Onboarding Flow Map

Employee/customer onboarding journey with touchpoints

SCAMPER Ideation

7-prompt framework: Substitute, Combine, Adapt, Modify, Put to other use, Eliminate, Reverse

Lean Canvas

Lean Canvas - 9-box business model for startups

Stakeholder Mapper

Power/Interest grid for stakeholder analysis and strategy

Business Model Canvas

Business Model Canvas - 9-block strategic planning tool

Sales Process Flow

Sales funnel and process stages with conversion metrics

Multi-Perspective Tool

View problem from multiple stakeholder perspectives

Assumption Map

Identify and test assumptions in strategy or product plans

Analogical Think Map

Map cross-domain analogies for innovative solutions

Value Proposition Canvas

Map product features to customer benefits and value

Concept Blender

Combine unrelated concepts to generate new ideas

Value Stream Map

Lean value stream mapping for process optimization

Customer Journey Map

End-to-end customer experience with touchpoints and emotions

Sprint Planning Board

Agile sprint planning with story points, velocity tracking, and backlog prioritization

Concept Map Journal

Daily/weekly concept mapping for learning and reflection

Propositional Mapper

Create labeled propositions linking concepts with relationships

Concept Map Quiz Gen

Generate fill-in-blank quizzes from your concept maps

Concept Map Template

Pre-built templates for common knowledge domains

Node Rich Text Editor

Rich text formatting inside nodes with markdown support

Concept Map Legend

Define relationship types with custom colors and symbols

Network Graph Editor

General network/graph editor with force-directed layout

Concept Map Scaffold

Guided template with prompts for building concept maps

Concept Map Search Path

Find shortest path between any two concepts in your map

Concept Map From Text

Auto-generate concept map from notes or documents

Relationship Mapper

Visualize complex many-to-many relationships

Concept Map Compare

Compare two concept maps side-by-side for differences

Concept Web Builder

Free-form knowledge web with bi-directional links

Concept Cluster View

Auto-detect and visualize concept clusters in large maps

Bi-Directional Map

Two-way linking with automatic backlinks

Hierarchy Mapper

Strict hierarchical taxonomy builder with inheritance

Concept Map Merge

Merge multiple concept maps into unified knowledge base

Concept Map Validator

Check for orphan nodes, cycles, and incomplete links

Concept Map To Essay

Generate outline or essay draft from concept map structure

Multi-Level Concept Map

Zoom-able multi-layer maps for complex knowledge domains

Flashcard Mode

Convert mind maps to spaced repetition flashcards with SM-2 scheduling

Whiteboard Timer

Timed drawing sessions with auto-save snapshots

Whiteboard Template

Pre-built templates: meeting notes, wireframes, diagrams

Drawing Exercise Gen

Generate timed drawing exercises and prompts

Drawing Trace Helper

Upload image to trace over with adjustable opacity

Handwritten Note Pad

Smooth stylus/touch handwriting with palm rejection

Drawing Layer Stack

Multi-layer canvas with opacity, blend modes, lock/hide

Drawing Symmetry

Mirror/radial symmetry modes for mandala and pattern design

Eraser Board

Whiteboard that gradually fades/erases like a real whiteboard

Whiteboard To PDF

Export whiteboard to multi-page PDF with annotations

Whiteboard Grid

Customizable grid overlay: square, dot, isometric, hex

Whiteboard Recorder

Record drawing session as video/GIF for tutorials

Whiteboard Clip

Select region to export as PNG/SVG snippet

Neon Glow Board

Dark canvas with neon glow effects on all strokes

Whiteboard Zones

Divide canvas into labeled zones for structured thinking

Collage Whiteboard

Upload images to arrange, annotate, and combine

Laser Pointer Board

Presentation mode with temporary laser pointer trails

Annotation Overlay

Draw annotations over screenshots or images and export the result as PNG

Isometric Canvas

Isometric grid for 3D-style diagrams and floor plans

Whiteboard Snapshot

Version history with manual snapshot saves

Pixel Art Canvas

Pixel-perfect grid canvas for retro art and sprites

Wireframe Builder

UI wireframing tool with drag-and-drop component library and snap-to-grid

Compliance Flow Map

Regulatory compliance workflow with checkpoints

Event Planning Flow

Event timeline with tasks, dependencies, and deadlines

Risk Flow Diagram

Risk assessment workflow with mitigation paths

Data Governance Map

Data lineage and governance policy flowcharts

Disaster Recovery Flow

DR runbook and incident response decision trees

Budget Approval Flow

Multi-stage budget approval with thresholds

Whiteboard Embed

Generate embed code for sharing whiteboards on websites

BPMN Flow Editor

Create lightweight BPMN-style flows from process text using tasks, events, and gateways

Support Escalation

Customer support ticket escalation decision tree

Incident Flow Chart

IT incident response workflow and triage

Supply Chain Diagram

Supply chain flow with vendors, logistics, inventory

Approval Flow Builder

Generic approval workflow designer for any process

Quality Control Flow

QA/QC process with inspection gates and criteria

Whiteboard Cleanup

Clean up SVG or diagram JSON by aligning shapes, snapping to a grid, normalizing spacing, and optionally removing duplicate edges

Canvas Bookmark

Bookmark specific regions on large canvases

Whiteboard Searcher

Full-text search across all whiteboards and notes

Whiteboard Presenter

Presentation mode with slide-by-slide navigation

Stroke Smoothing

Auto-smooth freehand strokes for cleaner diagrams

Return Process Flow

E-commerce return and refund workflow

Change Manage Flow

IT change management and release workflow

Entity Relationship Diagram

Database ERD editor with crow's foot notation, field types, and SQL export

UML Diagram Editor

Class diagrams, sequence diagrams, and use case diagrams with standard UML notation

Mind Map To Task List

Convert mind map to task list with checkboxes and priorities

Mind Map To Board Export

Export to Trello/Kanban board JSON format

CSV To Mind Map

Import hierarchical CSV data as mind map

XML Mind Map Importer

Import generic XML with custom mapping rules

Mind Map To CSV

Export mind map as CSV for spreadsheet analysis

Bookmark To Mind Map

Import browser bookmarks as hierarchical mind map

Mind Map To Gantt

Convert mind map with dates to Gantt chart

Clipboard To Mind Map

Paste any indented/bulleted text as instant mind map

FreeMind Converter

Import/export FreeMind .mm files

PDF To Mind Map

Extract PDF outline/TOC as mind map structure

Mind Map Batch Export

Bulk export multiple maps to PNG/PDF/SVG

Mind Map To HTML

Export as interactive HTML with collapse/expand

Mind Map To Docx

Export as Word document with heading styles

JSON To Mind Map

Visualize any JSON structure as mind map

OPML Converter

Import/export OPML outline format

Mind Map To Outline

Export as plain text outline with indentation

Canvas Panel Splitter

Split large canvas into tiled panels for export

Canvas Compressor

Optimize and compress canvas exports for web

Mind Map Screenshot

High-res PNG export with transparent background

Wiki To Mind Map

Import wiki-style [[linked]] text as concept map

Mind Map Icon Pack

1000+ icons library for nodes (business, emoji, symbols)

Mind Map Pocket

Mobile-optimized mini mind mapper for quick captures

Mind Map Gamify

XP, achievements, streaks for building mind mapping habit

Mind Map Wallpaper

Export mind map as desktop/phone wallpaper

Mind Map Font Pairer

Curated font pairings for beautiful typography

Mind Map Keyboard

Advanced keyboard shortcuts and custom hotkey config

Mind Map Spell Check

Real-time spell check with suggestions

Node Shape Editor

Custom node shapes: circles, hexagons, clouds, stars

Mind Map Annotator

Add floating notes, callouts, arrows to any node

Mind Map Color Gen

Auto-generate harmonious color schemes from image/palette

Mind Map History

Full undo/redo history with branching timelines

Mind Map Animator

Animated transitions and presentation effects

Mind Map To Speech

Text-to-speech narration of mind map branches

Mind Map Searcher

Full-text search across all maps with highlighting

Whiteboard OCR

Detect likely text-line regions in whiteboard photos for manual transcription

Whiteboard Ruler

Measure distances and angles on canvas

Canvas Measure Tool

Measure tool for precise spacing and alignment

Brush Customizer

Create custom brushes with texture, opacity, pressure

Shape Recognizer

Draw rough shapes, auto-convert to perfect shapes

Canvas Auto Save

Automatic cloud backup with version history