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Mind Map Generator

Type your ideas as an indented list and see them as a radial mind map.

Processed locally in your browser

Options
Indent with spaces or tabs to nest ideas; optional "-" bullets. Or paste Mermaid "mindmap" code.0 chars · 0 lines
The result will appear here.

What is Mind Map Generator?

A mind map organizes ideas around a central topic, with branches for sub-topics and details. It is popular for brainstorming, study notes, project scoping and summarizing articles.

In quick mode you write an indented outline: each extra indent (spaces or tabs, optional "-" bullets) nests an idea one level deeper. The tool converts it into Mermaid mindmap code, quoting any text that would confuse the parser, adds a "Mindmap" root automatically when you have several top-level lines, and lets you choose the root shape: circle, rounded, square, hexagon, cloud, bang or plain text. The generated code is shown next to the map.

How does it work?

  1. Write your central idea on the first line, then indent sub-ideas with spaces or tabs.
  2. Choose the root shape and a theme.
  3. Check the mind map and the generated "Mermaid code" panel; paste Mermaid mindmap code if you want icons or classes.
  4. Export the mind map as SVG or PNG, or copy the Mermaid code.

Common use cases

  • Brainstorming features or content topics for a project.
  • Turning study or meeting notes into a visual summary.
  • Scoping a project by breaking it into workstreams and tasks.
  • Creating an overview picture for a presentation or wiki page.

Examples

Try this input in the tool above:

Product launch
  Marketing
    Social media
    Email campaign
    Press kit
  Engineering
    Backend
    Frontend
  Operations
    Support training
    Logistics

Privacy

Mind Map Generator runs entirely in your browser. The text or files you provide are processed on your device and are not uploaded, logged or stored on our servers.

Limitations

Mind maps in Mermaid are laid out automatically, so you cannot position branches by hand. Very large outlines become crowded; keep each branch concise. The root shape option only applies in outline mode.

Frequently asked questions

How do I nest ideas?

Indent the child line more than its parent, using spaces or tabs and, if you like, "-" or "*" bullets. Consistent indentation of 2 or 4 spaces works best.

What if my outline has several top-level lines?

A mind map needs a single root, so the tool adds a root called "Mindmap" and puts your top-level lines beneath it.

Are special characters such as parentheses supported?

Yes. Text containing brackets, parentheses, quotes or symbols is wrapped in a quoted node automatically so the Mermaid parser accepts it.

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