Apparently, this is in a preliminary stage, and subsequently, if you need to have a portable Mind map with full images, you are going to struggle, unless you carry those image files with you.

It has a number of handy tools, such as the ability to view collections of small or middle sized notes, with or without expandable links.Īlthough FreeMind has a OK user interface that is fairly intuitive and well organized, the functionality has a number of weak issues such as adding pictures in nodes. It allows you to view sub-tasks, state of sub-tasks and time recording.

Possibility to decorate nodes with built-in icons, colors and different fonts.įreeMind is a good tool to use, if you are not that great at keeping track of projects.

Pasting of links from HTML or structuring the pasted content on the basis of the number of leading spaces in a line

Smart copying and pasting, including plain text and RTF (MS Wordpad, MS Word, MS Outlook messages).

File mode enables you to browse the files on your computer, seeing the folder structure as mind map.

Possibility to use and edit long multi-line nodes even with newlines.

Export of Mind maps to HTML, with folding.

You can move the map by dragging the map's background as well as using mouse wheel.

FreeMind supports folding, which is its essential property.Fully functional following of HTML links stored in the nodes, be it web links or links to local files.This is achieved with a modular design, which makes it possible to easily write modules, only designing the model of the problem (the data structure), without needing elaborate visual representations. The data is presented to the user as a Mind map. However, a revamped interface with more intuitive drag-and-drop functionality and versioning for collaborators wouldn't hurt, either.FreeMind is intended for editing Mind maps, XML/HTML documents, and directory trees. It's evident how mind maps like FreeMind can hasten note-taking, or help you visualize a project, paper, or process. For instance, you must insert nodes by hand or using a hot key you can't click and drag to create them (a shame). As flexible as it lets your mind be, FreeMind works within an older-style logical structure that could get frustrating for some. In addition, you'll be able to export your landscape of thoughts in a variety of formats, including HTML, PDF, and JPEG. It also supports hyperlinks, which allow you to link Web sites and even documents to a map. You shape, place, and name that master idea (the root node), then create child or sibling spokes that relate to it.įreeMind encompasses a fine range of features, including scads of icons and color formatting options to help you visually organize concepts. After all, not all minds reason in subheadings and bullet points. Like all mind maps, FreeMind gives you the flexibility to organize thoughts on a page as they connect to each other and to the larger picture.

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