Free diagram tool
Mind maps put a central idea in the middle and radiate branches outward — ideal for brainstorming, study notes, content outlines, and project planning. FreeFlowCharts offers a free mind map maker with automatic radial layout and API support.
Good fits for mind maps Brainstorming sessions where ideas branch organically. Study notes that group concepts under a subject hub. Content outlines for posts, talks, or documentation. Project feature trees before you lock a linear process flowchart. How this editor helps Automatic radial layout when you add, delete, or re-parent nodes. Branch coloring by depth for quick scanning. Templates for project planning and study notes. Export PNG/JSON; create maps via /api/create-mindmap. Mind map vs flowchart Use a mind map to explore and organize ideas without a fixed sequence. Use a flowchart when order, decisions, and outcomes must be explicit. Many teams start with a mind map, then convert the final process into a flowchart for SOPs. How to use it 1 Open the mind map editor Go to freeflowcharts.app/editor/mindmap.
2 Set the center topic Edit the root node label to your main idea.
3 Add branches Select a node and add child ideas; layout updates automatically.
4 Export Download PNG or JSON, or generate via the API.
Frequently asked questions Is layout manual? No. Radial layout recalculates so branches fan out without overlap after each edit.
Can agents create mind maps? Ready to draw? Open the free editor in your browser. No account, no watermarks, no install.
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