Common mind mapping tools

Mind mapping is a very valuable thinking tool. You may draw by hand, but you should also learn how to use computer software to draw. At present, the software that supports drawing mind map emerges one after another, and its function and level are not the same. So, how to choose so many mind mapping software? The following is a carefully selected list of the ten most commonly used thinking tools on the market, each of which has different characteristics, and you can compare and choose according to your own needs.

1. MindMaster: it is a practical domestic mind mapping software with simple operation, simple interface and high stability. Support for simultaneous installation and use on Windows, Mac and Linux systems. In addition to conventional mind maps, you can also draw fishbone diagrams, tree maps, organization charts, Gantt charts, timelines and so on. The software has a wealth of templates to use, both novices and software experts can use it to quickly draw a professional mind map, easily improve the efficiency of work and learning.

2, Coggle: is a free online collaborative mind mapping tool that supports keyboard shortcuts, undo / redo, multi-person collaboration, drag and insert pictures, embed third-party web pages, operation history, etc., and can also set different color connections to make beautiful notes easily. When you have finished designing the map, you can create a link to share with friends and colleagues to show your ideas.

3. IMindMap: this is a piece of software supervised and developed by Tony Bazan, founder of mind Map. Different from the previous software, imindmap is a hand-drawn mind mapping software, and it is also the first mind mapping software in the world to launch 3D views. It is more flexible and more suitable for brainstorming, planning and managing projects, creating presentations, and so on.

4. Freemind: this is a set of free mind mapping software written by Java, which can be used to help you organize your thoughts. The software provides complex diagrams and many branches with one-click "collapse / expand" and "follow link" operations. You can also embed links and multimedia into mind maps, and Freemind may look a little out of date compared to some new tools, but it is no less functional.

5. Edraw Max: Edraw Max is a domestic comprehensive type of office drawing software, which can draw more than 260 kinds of graphics, including mind mapping. Without switching back and forth in the software, one software can achieve the drawing functions of multiple software. The software uses a simple towed operation, which is easy to use and suitable for beginners. Support the export of Word, PPT, Excel, PDF, pictures and other formats, provide cloud features, you can save files to free cloud disk, you can achieve team cloud collaboration.

After reading the above introduction, I believe you should also have more understanding of the mind mapping software. In fact, no matter what kind of software tool, its essence is to help us think and remember better, choose what is suitable for us, is the best.