Mind map maker

Free online mind map maker

Your brain doesn’t think in straight lines—so why should your ideas? Create mind maps in Vani to organize, connect, and refine your thinking process, whether you're brainstorming strategies, mapping workflows, or breaking down complex problems.

Ideas flow better when teams think together.

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Create structured mind maps

Turn ideas into mind maps—drag, drop, and connect thoughts visually.

Start with a central idea and expand with shapes and connectors to branch into themes and subtopics.
Import mind maps from Jamboard, Miro, and Visio to pick up where you left off.

New marketing campaign ideas are mapped out using a mind map

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Organize mind maps with clarity

Shape your ideas so they're easy to follow.

Frame sections to keep related thoughts together.
Pin important sections for quick access to what matters most.
Use color-coded branches to make your map visually intuitive.
Turn your mind map into a frame-by-frame presentation with Flows.

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Navigate with ease

Breeze through your mind map.

Use the mini-map to get a bird’s-eye view of your infinite canvas and jump to any section instantly.
See who’s adding what with live personality cursors.

Teammates mapping out a strategy for a new product

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Collaborate as ideas take shape

Brainstorm together in real time or at your own pace.

Mention teammates to get instant attention.
Comment or react with emojis to fine-tune mind maps as a team
Hop on a quick audio or video Catchup with your team and keep ideas flowing.

Teammates are mapping out ideas for the new product launch

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Make your mind maps accessible from anywhere

Share, export, and embed.

Share via an external link—no downloads needed.
Embed your mind maps on websites, forums, and more.
Export your work as an image or PDF for easy sharing.

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Present your ideas from within your Vani Space

Turn your mind map into a dynamic presentation.

With Flow, turn your mind maps into a slide-by-slide presentation—no extra tools needed.
Stay in sync with Follow—a feature that lets you track teammates in real time as they present their ideas.

How to create a mind map

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Start with your core idea
Place your main topic on the canvas. It can be anything from a project, a concept, or a challenge.
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Expand with branches
Add related concepts, breaking ideas into digestible parts.
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Customize for better clarity
Adjust styles, colors, and layouts to make it visually clear.
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Collaborate & refine
Invite teammates to add insights in real time or async.
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Present with Flow
Turn your mind map into a fluid, structured presentation—frame by frame.
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Export and embed
Keep your work accessible across projects and teams. You can also embed your mind maps on websites, forums, and more.