XMind

Last updated
History
Developer(s) XMIND LTD.
Stable release
Xmind 22.10
Operating system Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS, Android, Web
Type Productivity software, mind map, project management and knowledge management
License Commercial license
Website www.xmind.app

Xmind is a mind mapping and brainstorming software, It is developed by XMIND LTD, a company registered in Hong Kong, [1] and first released in 2007. [2] [1] The application can be used to visualize ideas, clarify thoughts, manage complex information, and promote team collaboration. People use Xmind to improve their productivity and creativity while working or learning. As of April 2013, Xmind was selected as the most popular mind mapping software on Lifehacker. [3] There is also a branch in China Mainland called "深圳市爱思软件技术有限公司", [4] although its role in XMind cannot be confirmed.

Contents

Xmind supports mind maps, logic charts, brace maps, organization charts, tree structure, timelines, fishbone diagrams, tree tables, and matrix. Normally, it is used by businesses and students for knowledge management, learning aid, meeting minutes, presentations, etc. The application offers various modes for distraction-free entry and smooth workflow. It is currently available on all platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS/iPadOS, Android, and Web.

Editions

As of November 2022, there are two main licensing editions of Xmind, which are Xmind (current edition) and XMind 8 (legacy edition). [5] Xmind is a subscription-based edition, and it supports all platforms which is compatible with all types of ’’’.xmind’’’ files.

XMind 8 is a legacy edition with a lifetime license available to purchase. The latest version of XMind 8 is compatible with all types of .xmind files as well.

Milestones

Eclipse-based application and open-sourced

Prior to XMind 8 (included), the application is based on Eclipse Rich Client Platform 3.4 for its shell and Eclipse Graphical Editing Framework for its core editors. It depends on Java Runtime Environment 5.0 and later.

Year and monthMilestonesRemark
2007.01XMIND 2007-
2007.09XMIND 2008-
2008.12XMind 3Core code open-sourced.
2012.09XMind 2012-
2013.12XMind 2013-
2014.11XMind 6-
2015.11XMind 7-
2016.11XMind 8-
2017.12XMind for iOS-

Electron-based application

Start from XMind: Zen, the application had switched to Electron, a software framework.

Year and monthMilestonesRemark
2018.01XMind: ZenProduct completedly rewrote. [6]
2018.07XMind for Android-
2020.03XMind 2020XMind 2020 replaced XMind 8 as the flagship version.
2020.09XMind.worksThe web edition of Xmind
2021.05XMind 2021-
2022.03Xmind 2022-

Awards

File format

Xmind saves content in an Xmind Workbook file format. The .xmind format suffix is used.

An Xmind workbook may contain more than one sheet, as in spreadsheet software. Each sheet may contain multiple topics, including one central topic, multiple main topics and multiple floating topics. Various structures can be inserted in one mind map, allowing the mind map to visualize information in different ways.

The latest .xmind file format implementing Xmind Workbooks consists of a ZIP compressed archive containing an JSON document for contents, a .png image file for thumbnails, and some directories for attachments. The file format is open and based on some principles of OpenDocument/OfficeOpenXML.

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