Mind Map Online

Q: What are the benefits of mind maps?

Boost creativity - Encourages free thinking with a non-linear format. Improve organization - Structures complex information clearly. Enhance memory - Visuals and connections aid retention. Simplify problem-solving - Reveals patterns and relationships. Save time - Summarizes ideas quickly and efficiently. Foster collaboration - Great for team brainstorming and planning.

Unlock Creativity with Mind Map Creator and Fuel Smart Idea Generation

Use the mind map online tool to visualize ideas and concepts for collaborative brainstorming, creative thinking, problem-solving, and so much more.

Visual tools to map out concepts, ideas and thoughts
Real-time collaboration for team ideation and brainstorming
Infinite virtual canvas for centralizing all ideas in one place

Over 10 Million people and 1000s of teams already use Creately

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Visual Collaboration

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AI Mind Map Generator

Ideate, Organize, and Execute Your Ideas

Enter your central topic or concept, then click ‘Generate’.
Watch Creately’s AI mind map generator instantly build a structured, visual map of your thoughts.
Collaborate, expand branches, and refine ideas—all within one connected canvas.

Why teams love Creately’s Mind Map Generator

Save time – Instantly generate organized mind maps from a single idea so you can focus on ideation, not formatting.
Uncover hidden trends – Reveal overlooked links, group ideas meaningfully, and discover new directions in your thinking.
Privacy-first – All your ideas stay secure within Creately—no third-party access or external storage.
Multi-lingual support – Collaborate with global teams easily with support for multiple languages.
Objective insights – Let AI structure your thoughts into clear branches, keeping your maps focused, creative, and actionable.

Used by Over 10 Million people and 1000s of teams

A Comprehensive Tool for Visual Collaboration and Diagramming

it is ease of collaborative diagramming and real-time editing. This allows teams to brainstorm, create, and refine diagrams together in a way that feels intuitive and seamless, regardless of location.

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Small-Business

Efficient and User-Friendly Diagramming Tool

I love how easy it is to create and collaborate on diagrams with Creately. The real-time collaboration feature is incredibly helpful for team projects, and the extensive library of templates and shapes saves a lot of time

Aymen G

Small-Business

Creately provides best diagram structure.

Creately has proven to be an incredibly creative tool, enhancing the visual appeal of our company tasks significantly. Additionally, its pricing is highly competitive, offering great value for the features it provides.

Ruchika N

Assistant Manager

Creately: Simple Diagram Tool

I like that Creately is easy to use. It helps me create diagrams quickly and easily.

Ananya G

Executive Committee Member

Creately: A smart choice for expressing ideas over diagrams

Creately is a simple and user-friendly application for creating diagrams to visualize complex technical ideas and data flow on wireframes, flow charts, and other visual options. The best part of this tool is its real-time collaboration features, which help us to enhance the workflows in the team.

Gulam M

Software Engineer

User friendly and visually appealing!!

The interface is easy to use. The look is aesthetically pleasing as well. Love the functionality.

Chrisoula

Small-Business

Intuitive Design and Effortless Creativity

What I like best about Creately is its intuitive design and the ease with which it allows me to create attractive designs. From the moment I started using it, I was impressed by how easy it was to navigate the platform and how quickly I could bring my ideas to life in visually appealing diagrams and charts.

DARWIN M.

Mid-Market

Creatly Awesome App

In creatly easy to use and easy to design our all network diagrams for the clients and easy to export and Creately offers a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for users to create various types of diagrams without extensive training or experience. We used creately on daily basis for making diagram.

Surya Prakash M

Tech Lead Security

Easy to use

Creately has better options than Canva. It has great templates. it is a great product to use for visual org charts.

Jennifer D.

Initial Implementation

Great AI features

AI Modelling capability. It gives Prompt examples so user can learn how to create effective prompts

Karma A.

Business Manager

VISUALIZE

Get the Best Ideas Out of Your Team

Snapshot of Creately's Mind Map Software with visual customization features

Create free-form mind maps online with professional diagramming tools & templates.
Easily map out, connect, and explore your ideas as you think with a free online mind map.
Tidy up your mind maps with custom styles and color themes.
Connect many ideas creating large mind maps on an infinite canvas.

Illustration of Creately's Mindmap Tool with notes

CONNECT & ORGANIZE

Keep All Relevant Information in One Place

Give more context to your mind map topics with integrated notes.
Instantly locate any information on the mind map with universal text search.
Track changes to your mind map online with workspace version history.
Export mind maps in different image formats to add to presentations.

COLLABORATE

Seamless Collaborative Mind Mapping

Illustration of Creately's Mindmap App with collaboration features

Brainstorm & discuss ideas with your team with multi-user collaboration.
Use @ mention comments to tag teammates to get their feedback.
Better coordinate mind mapping sessions with real-time mouse cursors.

Snap of Creately's Online Mindmap in presentaion mode

EXTEND

Go From Idea to Execution Seamlessly

Conduct full-screen presentations to share ideas with the presentation mode.
Turn your ideas into actionable projects with built-in project management.
Assign roles, set due dates, add estimates to each node on your mind map.

Ideate, plan, and execute ideas better with Creately

Create a Mind Map Request a Demo

A mind map tool or mind map builder helps you visually structure ideas, concepts, or information around a central theme. Starting from a main topic, you can create branches for related thoughts and subtopics, building a clear, organized view of your thinking. It’s a versatile tool used for brainstorming, planning, learning, and problem-solving across fields like education, business, and creative work.

How to Make a Mind Map with Creately

Open a mind map template

Open Creately’s mind mapping software and select an editable free online mind map from the template gallery. If you are unfamiliar with how to create a mind map, this professionally designed template should offer a helpful starting point to guide you through the process step by step. You can customize the template according to your preferences and invite your team for an online mind mapping session.

Establish a clear purpose

Before drawing the mind map ensure that everyone is aware of the goal and purpose of the mind mapping session. This will ensure that all ideas and contributions provided align with the overall objective. In Creately, you can easily note this by adding a text box or sticky note near the mental map to remind collaborators of the objective.

Assign roles

Use @mentions, comments, or task assignments in Creately to assign who’s facilitating and who’s contributing to each section or topic during the mind mapping session. While the participants add their ideas to the mind map, the facilitator can work on properly structuring the diagram as it evolves.

Identify the central theme of your mind map

First, identify and select the key concept of your mind map. This is the core of the diagram, from where the branches will connect to other concepts. The key concept can be represented by an image related to your chosen topic. You can get creative with your diagram by using color schemes, images, and shapes of your choice.

Add subtopics to your mind map template

You can then add new ideas or concepts as branches that radiate from the key concept. With mind maps, you also can identify hierarchies and go in-depth by adding sub-branches and map out your thought process by connecting more branches to each idea. Connect each branch to a keyword related to the selected topic.

Customize your mind map

Once you have laid down the fundamentals for your diagram, you can start getting creative. Select a shape or an image for the key concept that fits your topic. When it comes to organizing your ideas, you can color-code your mind map according to the area, topic, concept etc. Take your pick from the range of color palettes available on Creately, and connect the branches to keywords.

Export and Share your diagram

You can easily download the free online mind map you create as SVGs, PNGs, JPEGs, or PDFs for printing, sharing, or publishing. You can also invite others to review the completed map via email or a secure invite link. Use Creately’s built-in presentation mode to showcase your mind map directly from the canvas for meetings, workshops, or remote sessions.

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FAQ About Creating Mind Maps Online

When do you need a mind mapping software?

While using pen and paper to mind map your ideas and concepts might seem easy at times, it does have its limitations. With this method not only are you limited to a single piece of paper, but mistakes made can hardly be undone. And it’s not searchable or recoverable in case you lose it, nor can you get your colleagues onboard to collaborate with. Mind mapping software provides solutions to all these challenges and makes the mind mapping experience a seamless one.

What to consider when choosing a mind map software?

A mind map app or software should simplify the process of creating a mind map. Additionally, it should offer real-time collaboration, easy file attachments, presentation and sharing capabilities, and integration with other commonly used tools.

Can I collaborate with others on a mind map online in Creately?

Yes, Creately allows real-time collaboration. You can invite team members to edit and contribute to your mind map simultaneously.

Is it possible to add images and links to my mind map online?

Yes, you can enhance your mind map by adding images, links, and other multimedia elements to make it more informative and engaging.

How do I share my mind map with others?

You can share your mind map online by generating a shareable link or inviting others via email. You can also set permissions for viewing or editing.

Does Creately offer any integrations with other tools?

Creately integrates with various tools such as Google Drive, Slack, and Confluence, making it easy to incorporate mind mapping into your existing workflows.

Is there a limit to the size or complexity of a mind map in Creately?

While Creately can handle complex and large mind maps, it’s always best to keep your diagrams organized and clear for optimal performance and readability.