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FreeMind
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Free/open-source mind-mapping software · GNU GPL V2+
Read 11 Oct 2026 · freemind.sourceforge.io
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- Collaboration limit
- The project describes FreeMind as basically a one-user application and says its preliminary conflict-locking mechanism is switched off by default.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The site lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported operating systems.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Editing
- Features include undo, drag-and-drop of nodes and files, and copy and paste support for plain text and RTF.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- HTML,XHTML,CSV,LaTeX,OPML,plain text,Microsoft Word,Microsoft Excel,Microsoft Project,OpenOffice Writer,OpenOffice Impress,TWiki,SVG,PDFfreemind.sourceforge.io · read 20 Sep 2026
- Image limit
- The project says support for pictures in nodes is at a preliminary stage and image files must accompany maps that are moved elsewhere.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Integration
- A third-party plugin listed by the project provides import and export functions for Confluence wiki.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Links and export
- Nodes can contain links to web pages or local files, and maps can be exported to HTML with folding.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Map format
- FreeMind stores maps in XML format.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Map navigation
- It supports one-click folding and unfolding, link following, and map movement by dragging the background or using the mouse wheel.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Optional plugins
- The download page describes a maximum install that includes plugins for SVG and PDF export, reminders, and help files.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- FreeMind is free/open-source mind-mapping software written in Java.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Real-time collaboration
- Nofreemind.sourceforge.io · read 20 Sep 2026
- Requirements
- The download page says FreeMind requires Java Runtime Environment 1.6 or later and runs on almost any system with a Java runtime environment.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project page links to a bug report stating that a malicious script can cause harm by escaping the security sandbox.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can ask questions in the Help forum, consult the FAQ collection, and report bugs through the bug tracker.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
- Uses
- The site describes use for project tracking, research, notes and knowledge bases, brainstorming, and bookmarks.freemind.sourceforge.io · read 11 Oct 2026
