Mind maps the way you'd draw them on paper
Flocci Draw makes free online mind maps with a hand-drawn feel: put the central topic in the middle, draw curved branches outward, and let the infinite canvas absorb every sub-branch. No login is needed to start, and finished maps export to PNG or SVG.
Radial thinking needs a freeform canvas
Structured mind-map tools force ideas into their auto-layout. Drawing the map yourself — the way you would on paper — keeps the spatial memory benefits that make mind maps work: you remember that 'marketing' lives top-right because you put it there. Curved freehand branches, colors per theme, and small sketches beside labels all reinforce recall.
The infinite canvas removes the paper problem: no branch ever hits the page edge. Zoom out to see the whole map, zoom in to work a dense cluster.
Study, plan, remember
Students map chapters before exams; founders map product strategy; writers map plots. In each case the map is a living document — with a free account it autosaves to the cloud and you can keep one canvas per subject, switching in a click. Share a view-only link to walk someone through your thinking without risking edits.
Export to SVG to print a poster-sized revision map with sharp text at any size.
How to get started
- Centre the topic. Write the core subject in the middle of the canvas inside a shape.
- Branch outward. Draw curved lines to major themes; keep each theme a different color.
- Grow sub-branches. Extend each theme with details, keywords, and small sketches.
- Save and revise. Sign in for autosave, or export PNG/SVG for your notes.
Frequently asked questions
Does Flocci Draw auto-layout my mind map?
No — deliberately. You place branches yourself, which preserves the spatial-memory benefit that makes mind maps effective for study and recall. Arrows and lines do stay attached to shapes as you rearrange.
Can I use mind maps for exam revision?
Yes — it is one of the most popular uses. Keep one canvas per subject, color-code themes, add tiny sketches for memory hooks, and export a PNG to revise from your phone.
Can two people build a mind map together?
Yes. Share an edit link and map together live with visible cursors — useful for study groups and planning sessions.