Organize your ideas at a glance.

MindFlow is a Mac app for creating mind maps with intuitive drag-and-drop. Add, move, and edit nodes with just your mouse — and watch your thinking take shape in real time.

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Intuitive Node Control

Click a node and drag to instantly add a child node wherever you drop it. Double-click to edit text, press Delete to remove — everything works with just your mouse and keyboard.

Automatic Color Coding

A palette of 10 colors is automatically applied based on node depth. Even the most complex maps stay visually organized and easy to read at a glance.

Group Move

Move a parent node and all its children follow along. Freely rearrange your map layout without breaking the structure you've built.

Save & Open Files

Save your mind maps in the native .mindflow format and reload them anytime. Manage multiple projects and always pick up right where you left off.

Intuitive Node Control

Click a node and drag to instantly add a child node wherever you drop it. Double-click to edit text, press Delete to remove — everything works with just your mouse and keyboard.

DRAG
COLOR

Automatic Color Coding

A palette of 10 colors is automatically applied based on node depth. Even the most complex maps stay visually organized and easy to read at a glance.

Group Move

Move a parent node and all its children follow along. Freely rearrange your map layout without breaking the structure you've built.

MOVE
SAVE

Save & Open Files

Save your mind maps in the native .mindflow format and reload them anytime. Manage multiple projects and always pick up right where you left off.

Map it.
Own it.

4 Simple Steps to Get Started

1
Launch the app and add a child node

When the app opens, the Main Topic node appears in the center. Click it and drag to create a child node at the position you drop. Follow the on-screen tutorial to learn the basics.

2
Click to select, then drag to move

Click a node once to select it. While selected, drag the node to move it — along with all of its children — to a new position on the canvas.

3
Double-click to edit text

Double-click any node to enter edit mode. Type your content and press Enter to confirm. The node resizes automatically to fit your text.

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What Users Are Saying

"I can build a mind map in seconds with simple drag-and-drop. The intuitive node creation is perfect for taking quick notes during meetings."

— idea_person_taro

"I love how the colors change automatically by level. Even complex maps look clean and organized. I use it every day for brainstorming project plans."

— kikaku_hanako

"No bloat, no fuss — just launch and start mapping. The file save feature means I can organize everything by project without losing anything."

— simple_is_best

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions below.

QIs there a limit on the number of nodes?

ANo limit. Add as many nodes as you need to build even the most expansive mind maps.
QCan I delete the Main Topic (root node)?

AThe Main Topic cannot be deleted — it's the foundation of your map. All child nodes can be freely deleted.
QHow do I open a saved file?

AUse "Open..." from the File menu to load a .mindflow file, or simply double-click the file in Finder to open it directly in MindFlow.
QIf I delete a node, are its children deleted too?

AYes. Deleting a node removes that node and all of its descendant nodes. Please double-check before deleting.
QIs it free to use?

AYes, all features are completely free.

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