# Mind map maker — outline to radial map, no upload

> Free mind map maker: outline ideas as an indented list and render a radial mind map with Mermaid. Live preview and local SVG/PNG/PDF export — nothing uploaded.

Outline ideas as a simple indented list and render them as a radial mind map with Mermaid. Live preview and local SVG/PNG/PDF export mean your brainstorm never leaves the tab.

Mind maps are for thinking out loud — one central idea branching into related ones — and the friction in most tools is the dragging. Writing an indented outline instead lets you capture thoughts as fast as you have them while the radial layout is generated for you.

The outline is a bonus artifact: it's readable as plain notes even without the picture, and it's trivial to reorganize by re-indenting.

Turn structured plans into a Gantt chart, map processes with the Flowchart, or free-form across engines in the Playground.

## How to

1. **Write an outline.** Type your central idea and indent sub-ideas beneath it.
2. **Render the map.** The indentation becomes a radial mind map automatically.
3. **Expand branches.** Keep nesting to grow branches and sub-branches.
4. **Export.** Save the map as SVG, PNG, or PDF.

## FAQ

### How do I make a mind map quickly?

Just write an indented outline — the central topic at the root and nested points below. Mermaid turns that structure into a radial map so you focus on ideas, not layout.

### Is this good for brainstorming and notes?

Yes. Because adding a thought is one indented line, it keeps pace with brainstorming, and the outline doubles as clean text notes.

### Can I export it for a presentation?

Yes — export SVG for crisp scaling or PNG/PDF to drop into slides and documents.

### Are my notes uploaded?

No. The map renders locally in your browser, so your ideas stay on your device.


## Related tools

- [Flowchart](https://www.safepaper.app/diagram/flowchart)
- [Gantt chart](https://www.safepaper.app/diagram/gantt-chart)
- [Playground](https://www.safepaper.app/diagram/playground)
- [State diagram](https://www.safepaper.app/diagram/state-diagram)

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