How to Create Mind Map?

Want to create a mind map? We will provide you with an introduction to mind maps and let you know how you can create a mind map with our mind map software.

What is Mind Map?

Mind Maps are one of the most widely used ideas management tools. It is a visual map that shows what you have in your mind.

Purpose of Mind Maps

Mind Maps are created for organizing information. It helps you organize ideas produced in a thinking process, allowing you to visualize an idea and other ideas related to it.

Mind map layout ideas in a map structure. In the map, the primary idea appears in the center (we call it the center node). Ideas related are branched out from the center node.

Understanding mind maps

Mind maps are very simple to read and create. Typical mind maps contain two symbols — idea and connector. Some mind maps include also emoji, free text, embedded images, etc. It’s perfectly alright to include them in your mind map, just don’t spend all your time on enriching your mind map with that stuff. Keep in mind that the reason for mind map creation is to keep track of your ideas.

How to Draw Mind Map Chart?

1. Select Diagram > New from the main menu.
2. In the New Diagram window, select Mind Map Diagram and click Next.
   
3. Select an existing mind map template, or select Blank to create from scratch. Click Next.
4. Enter the diagram name and click OK.
5. Enter the name of the center idea node.
   
6. Create and complete the mind map diagram through drag-and-drop.
   
7. When you finished, you can export the diagram as an image (JPG, PNG, PDF, SVG, etc) and share it with your friends or co-workers (Project > Export > Active Diagram as Image…).