The how-to collection
A little direction.
A lot of possibility.
Mindmapping guides for the ideas you want to explore,
organise and make real.
Your first mind map,
one branch at a time.
A clear focus. A few good branches. A map that makes sense to you.
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What is a mind map? A practical introduction
Learn what a mind map is, how its branches work, and when to use one. See a simple example you can turn into your own editable mindmap.
Read the guide With AIHow to use AI for mindmapping
Create an AI mind map from an idea, write a better prompt, and expand individual branches without losing focus. Includes a practical prompt you can adapt.
Read the guide InspirationMind map examples: five starting points
Explore five practical mind map examples for a weekend, study session, essay, creative project and personal goal. Learn which branches make each one useful.
Read the guide LearningHow to use mind maps for studying
Build a study mind map from course notes, find gaps in your understanding, and turn branches into revision questions. Includes a study-session example.
Read the guide IdeasHow to brainstorm with a mind map
Use mindmapping to explore ideas, separate possibilities from decisions, and choose a useful next step. Includes a solo brainstorming exercise and example.
Read the guide PlanningHow to make a mind map for project planning
Plan a project with a mind map that separates outcomes, work, constraints and open questions. Includes an example for a small personal website project.
Read the guide WritingHow to plan an essay with a mind map
Use a mind map to organise an essay question, develop an argument, connect evidence and plan paragraphs. Includes a worked essay-planning example.
Read the guide The basicsMind map vs concept map: which should you use?
Understand the difference between a mind map and a concept map. Compare branching ideas with labelled relationships and choose the right format for your task.
Read the guide Using mindmap.comHow to export a mind map to PDF
Download your mindmap.com map as a vector PDF, choose a readable print size, or use SVG and interactive HTML. Learn what each export includes.
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