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Editor / Export & Share

Export & Share

Export a MindLM map as PNG, SVG (Pro/Max), Markdown or XMind, or create a share link that anyone can view without signing in. Covers what each format is for and its limits, what to do before exporting, the share dialog, what the share page shows and when links stop working.

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A map can leave MindLM as a file or as a public link anyone can open online. Both entry points sit at the top of the editor.

Export formats

Click Export at the top, pick a format, and the file downloads, named after the map title.

The export menu: PNG, SVG, Markdown, XMind
Export menu
FormatUse it forNotesPlans
PNG imageSharing, dropping into docs and slides2× resolution, white backgroundAll plans
SVG vectorScales without blur, print-readyWhite backgroundPro
MarkdownPlain-text outline you can keep editingExports the saved contentAll plans
XMindKeep editing in XMindBuilt from the current canvas structureAll plans

Before you export

  1. Expand the branches you want in the picture; image exports include only what is currently expanded.
  2. Make sure you are in the Default format; PNG and SVG do not export from the Advanced format.
  3. If you have unsaved edits, wait for auto-save or press ⌘ S, so the Markdown export includes them.

Keep the Markdown outline in Obsidian

Markdown export is included on Free. Sign in and open your map in the editor. Generating a map uses credits; downloading its Markdown file does not require a paid plan. You can rename nodes on Free before exporting. Adding or deleting nodes in MindLM requires Pro or Max.

  1. Wait for the map to save, then choose Export → Markdown. The downloaded outline uses the saved content and the map title as its filename.
  2. Open your vault in Obsidian and put the .md file in that vault's folder. A Meetings or Papers subfolder is optional.
  3. Open the note, keep the generated outline, and add the source URL, reading date, and verification notes. You can keep editing this plain-text file.

Try the archived meeting-notes Markdown and compare it with the source and checking steps. It is real output archived on September 27, 2026, before the tutorial's suggested manual rename.

The file gives you headings and lists. It does not automatically become a visual mind map, and there is no two-way sync between MindLM and Obsidian. You can reorganize the downloaded file in a text editor on any plan.

If the file is missing your latest changes, return to MindLM, save, and export again. If you need a quotation, citation, or page reference, check the original source and add it yourself; exporting does not verify generated text.

Share links

Click Share at the top. The link is created immediately.

  • Copy: puts the link on your clipboard.
  • Open as: Default or Advanced, deciding whether viewers see the map or the outline.
  • Open in new tab: preview it yourself.
  • Stop sharing: the link stops working immediately; sharing again creates a new link.

Anyone with the link can view the map, no sign-in and no Pro plan required.

Maps go through content moderation before they become public. Content that fails the public sharing policy cannot get a link, but you can still view and export it yourself.

What the share page looks like

Viewers get a read-only map page: the title, source type and date, expand controls, a Present button, and a zoomable canvas. The bottom of the page has a report link and a "Make your own mind map" entry. There is no editing and no export on the share page.

The share page: map title, source type, expand controls, Present button and canvas
Share page

When links stop working

Share links never expire on their own. They stop working when:

  • you stop sharing from the dialog or the dashboard
  • the map is deleted
  • the content fails moderation

FAQ

Is Markdown export free?

Yes. Free includes Markdown, PNG, and XMind export for your maps in the editor. SVG requires Pro or Max. You still need sufficient credits to generate a new map.

Can I share from the dashboard?

Yes. Every map card has a Share toggle: one click turns sharing on and copies the link, another click turns it off. You can also stop sharing in bulk.

The exported PNG is too small or blurry?

The more nodes, the smaller each one is in the image. Collapse the branches you do not need before exporting, or export SVG (Pro/Max) and scale it as required.

More questions in the Help Center.

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