Last updated on 12 May 2026
MindMeister is an online tool that allows to easily create mind maps for your classes or presentations. This is arguably one of the most successful tools in this area. It offers all the necessary options to make it easier for you to use mind mapping in the classroom.
Mind mapping is one of the working tools in many large companies for brainstorming, collaborative work, project and task management … Mind maps are also now increasingly being used in education to structure information, take notes, memorise them.
MindMeister is the perfect tool to get started in the creation of maps mental. The tool is used from a browser no need to download software or update it, you can access it from your Mac, Windows PC, Linux computer or Chromebook. MindMeister also offers apps for iOS and Android for use on smartphone or tablet.
The interface of the tool is very easy to use. The menus are clear and accessible. We are very far from some existing "gas plants" in this area. Everything is done by dragging and dropping from the end of the mouse. You can start from a blank sheet and build your mind map from scratch or use one of the many templates on offer and quickly adapt it to your project. You can add notes, links, icons, images or videos to your ideas. Attachments can still be linked from classic backup spaces such as DropBox or Google Drive.
MindMeister also distinguishes itself from its competitors by its collaborative publishing functions.You can share maps of colleagues and then collaborate with them in real time. Simply invite them by email or generate a shareable link from the platform.
Another particularly useful function in the field of education or training: MindMeister can be used as a presentation tool directly from the browser. From a mind map, you will be able to select successive areas that the tool will turn into slides. You can then play the slideshow directly from MindMeister with Prezi-style transitions and zooms or export it, stream it online or embed it on a website or blog. The whole thing is done in a few seconds. It is very practical to prepare and present a pedagogical sequence.
All mind maps created on MindMeister can be shared on the web, social networks and by email, you can also export them in Word or PowerPoint format. The tool also allows importing maps created by most Mind Mapping software.
MindMeister can be used alone or with its students. The only limit is the price. MindMeister offers a free offer, but limited in options. To benefit from the full added value of the tool, you will then need to switch to a paid plan. However, the tool offers education rates where you can opt for an account only for you or for your students or for the most important projects for your entire school or university.
A great tool for creating mind maps for beginners as well as experts, I recommend it.
Link: MindMeister
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