Native LaTeX equations
Turn a topic into an equation rendered with MathJax. Opened in XMind, it stays visible and editable.
Beautiful, accurate, free mind maps
XMap Studio is a free and open source alternative to XMind. It opens and
saves .xmind files, writes native LaTeX equations and runs on
Linux, Windows and in the browser. No account, no telemetry.
MIT license · Your files stay on your device
Everything a well-crafted map needs
You work right on the map: type in the topic, add branches from the keyboard, drag to rearrange. How it looks matters as much as what it says.
Works with XMind
Uses the .xmind format: XMind maps open here, and maps made here open in XMind.
Edit on the map
Tab and Enter for new topics, drag and drop, relationships, summaries, notes, labels, links and images.
Themes and styles
Colors, shapes, lines and typography of each sheet come from a theme editor, in light and dark.
Sheets, print and PDF
Several sheets in one map. Print on A4 or A3 with page breaks between branches, or export one PDF page as big as the map.
Never lose work
Every save is checked before it touches the disk and leaves a backup. If XMind has the file open, saving stops.
Download XMap Studio
Free on every platform. The desktop app updates itself.
Web and mobile
Runs entirely in the browser, on phones and tablets too. Install it as an app (PWA) and use it offline.
Open the web appLinux
AppImage from the releases, or from the AUR on Arch Linux:
yay -S xmap-studio-binWindows
Portable executable: nothing to install, just run it.
Download the exeFrequently asked questions
Is XMap Studio free?
Yes. It's free software under the MIT license: free forever, no Pro tier, no ads.
Can I open my XMind files?
Yes, modern .xmind files (XMind Zen and later) open and save. The old XMind 8 format isn't supported.
Are my maps uploaded to a server?
No. Even the web version works entirely in the browser: your files stay on your device. No account, no telemetry.
How do I write a math equation?
Select a topic and pick the equation from the toolbar: type LaTeX and see the MathJax preview.
The app interface is currently in Italian.