A mind map maker for collaboration and visual thinking
Infinitely expand your thinking with AI
Discover new ideas, eliminate creative blocks, and explore topics you hadn’t thought of - automatically. Miro AI helps unlock creativity by generating intelligent, multi-branch mind maps based on your prompts.
Whether you’re brainstorming alone or with your team, our AI tool expands your input with relevant themes, connections and more.
Break down complex problems with ease
With the Miro mind map tool, you can visually unpack complex problems by creating branches for each factor, cause, or step. Drag-and-drop nodes to rearrange and structure your ideas, group related concepts, and map out relationships in real-time.
Our mind map maker grows with your thinking, letting you untangle challenges with alternative solutions.
Customize your mind map for a professional look
Most mind mapping tools stop at function, but presentation matters too. With Miro, you can use custom colors, images, fonts, and shapes to highlight key ideas, differentiate sections, and align visuals with your brand or audience.
Whether you’re prepping a pitch or planning a team meeting, your mind map will look polished and professional.
Why use Miro's mind mapping tool?
Presentation mode and Talktrack
Mind maps can be tricky to present - screenshots flatten them, and slides miss the flow. With Miro, you can turn your map into a compelling story. Toggle into presentation mode to frame sections of your mind map for easier storytelling or record a Talktrack to guide your viewers with your voice and cursor. You can even record interactive videos to share with your team.
Easily share
Sharing mind maps shouldn’t be a hassle. Instead of relying on static screenshots or buried attachments, Miro makes it easy to keep everyone aligned.Export it as a PDF or image, invite collaborators with a link, or embed your mind map directly into tools like Confluence, Notion, and Teams for seamless distribution.
Real-time and async collaboration
Distributed teams often face scattered conversations and missed input. Miro brings everyone into the same space - whether you’re online together or contributing later. Co-create your mind map with multiple team members in one space, tag each other in comments to start meaningful discussions, or use sticky notes so no idea gets left behind..
Infinite canvas
Most mind mapping tools box you in, forcing you to trim ideas or scatter them across files. With Miro, you can grow your ideas without limits with our infinite canvas. Start with a central idea and branch out endlessly without worrying about space or layout constraints. You can also add important content to the same board — including spreadsheets, PDFs, images, and more.
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How to create a mind map with Miro
Use the parent (central) node to define your main idea or problem - whether it’s a business challenge, project topic, or creative concept. The node can be easily renamed with a quick double-click. This node will be the anchor point for your mind map as you branch out.
Click the plus icon (+) on either side of your node to create child nodes. These represent supporting ideas, subtopics, or related tasks. You can keep branching out to form multiple levels or hierarchy, building a detailed structure around your central concept. You can also use the AI features to help generate and expand ideas quickly.
Personalize your mind map with our color palette and apply different colors to your branches or nodes. You can use color categorization to represent categories, urgency, ownership, status, or anything you choose.
Resize nodes, change text styles, or add icons and emojis to make it even more engaging.
The world's most innovative companies are collaborating in Miro, everyday
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Senior Manager, Global Design & Marketing Innovation at PepsiCo
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Product Operations Lead at Asos
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“Miro templates helped us go from scratch to a full-fledged plan where we mapped activities, ideas, and dependencies.”
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Senior Director of Project Management at Hearst
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Luke Pittar
Sustainability Innovation & Design Coach at The Warehouse Group
“To be truly innovative, everyone needs to have a voice, and everyone needs to be able to iterate on each other’s ideas. Miro has made that possible for us.”
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Learning Experience Designer at HP
Users love Miro for end-to-end innovation. We're the G2 leader in visual collaboration platforms and are rated in the top 50 enterprise tools. Miro helps large companies get meaningful work done.
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Mind map FAQs
When should I use a mind map?
Mind maps are great tools for any time you need to organize ideas, thoughts, or concepts and see how they’re connected. They are especially useful for running brainstorming sessions, problem-solving workshops, or note-taking.
Can I share my mind map with my team?
You can share your mind map with your team at any time by using the Share button at the top of your Miro board. You have the option to allow them to view, comment on, or edit your mind map. You can also download your mind map as a PDF and share it as an artifact in other channels.
How can I brainstorm with a mind map?
To brainstorm with a mind map, start with one central idea or problem in the middle of the page or board. Next, establish a few rules, so people know how the session is going to progress. There are a ton of different brainstorming techniques you can use to generate multiple new ideas quickly. As each new idea flows, simply add it to a new node on your virtual mind map.
Does Miro have a community or template library for mind mapping?
Miro is home to a user community where you can seek advice, share guidance, and learn from others. You can also explore mind map templates here or publish your own to help others.
Is Miro’s mind map tool easy for beginners?
Yes! The Miro mind map tool and ready-made templates are perfect for those new to mind-mapping. The drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to get started, while our auto-layout feature helps you keep things organized.
What integrations are available for mind mapping workflows in Miro?
Miro integrates with major tools in your stack, including Slack, Microsoft Teams, Google Drive, Trello, Jira, and many others. To make it easier, you can embed boards, import/export content, and even use APIs for custom workflows.
What’s the learning curve for teams new to using Miro AI with mind maps?
The learning curve is minimal because Miro AI is designed to be intuitive. Instead of relying on complex prompt engineering, your mind map itself becomes the prompt. You can select nodes you’ve already created, like ideas, subtopics, or tasks, and ask the AI to expand, summarize, or reorganize them.
Can I tailor mind mapping in Miro to fit my team’s workflow?
Absolutely. Mind maps in Miro are highly flexible and can adapt to the way your team works. You can design custom templates for recurring mapping sessions, or scale entire processes using Miro Blueprints. Blueprints are preconfigured spaces that include the boards, formats, tools, and templates your team needs, ready to go, so you don’t have to start from scratch. Plus, with AI shortcuts, you can set up one-click actions to streamline tasks like turning a mind map into a project plan or synthesizing ideas into key themes.
How do I know my team’s mind maps and ideas are secure in Miro?
Miro is built with enterprise-grade security to protect your data. You have advanced controls for user and access management, ensuring you decide who can view or edit each mind map.