Great Idea Foundry Mermaid Studio

Mind map maker

Type your ideas as an indented list and they become a mind map. Indent a line to make it a branch of the line above - that is all there is to it.

How to use the Mind map maker

  1. Start from the mind map template.
  2. Write the central idea first, then one idea per line.
  3. Indent a line to make it a branch of the one above.
  4. Pick a theme and download a PNG, SVG, PDF or Word file.

What you get

  • Branches from indentation alone
  • Round, square and cloud shapes
  • Colours per branch
  • Hand-drawn style for workshops

About the Mind map maker

Shapes

root((Text)) draws a circle, [Text] a square, (Text) a rounded box and )Text( a cloud. Plain text gets the default shape.

From notes or an AI chat

Paste meeting notes as a bulleted list, or ask an AI assistant for a Mermaid mindmap of a topic, then tidy it up here and export it.

Frequently asked questions

Does indentation have to be exact?
Lines only need more indentation than their parent. Spaces are safest; keep each level consistent.
Can I use emoji?
Yes, emoji and any language work in labels.
Is my mind map uploaded?
No. It is drawn in your browser.

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