Super Simple Mind Maps

Need to be creative? Need to create something new, such as a new book, blog post, software, mobile app or just your weekly evening dining plan? Super Simple Mind Maps gives you the tools to take that step and be creative. Use the power of mind maps and the process of creating one to craft your ideas and even generate new ones. I've often used it myself to generate ideas for blog posts and even new mobile apps. The reason I created this mind map app was to give everyone the tools to create and use mind maps themselves.

When you start, you can create your mind map from scratch. You can use one of the predefined templates or you can add your own OpenAI key and use the power of AI to generate a mind map for you from a simple prompt. The merits of using a mind map can be found from a simple web search but the great thing is it allows you to fast map ideas, and the idea of this tool is to give you something that is simple to do this. A tool that you can just run and start adding nodes and ideas.

You can create clear mind maps in seconds and structure your ideas visually. Whether you're studying, planning a project, or exploring creative ideas, this simple mind mapping tool helps you think more clearly. And that power of AI makes it even easier to generate the mind map for you. This of it as a tool that allows you to brainstorm ideas quickly and visually.

Want to know more? Here is a list of the features you will find in this app.

Here is a comprehensive list of the features in Super Simple Mind Maps:

Core Mind Mapping
• Visual Canvas: Create and edit mind maps on an infinite-style workspace.
• Node Management: Add, edit, and delete nodes; support for sub-nodes (child nodes) attached to parents.
• Auto-Layouts: Instantly organize your maps using Radial, Tree (Right), and Org Chart (Down) layouts.
• Free-form Mode: Manually drag and position nodes exactly where you want them.
• Undo/Redo: Full history tracking to reverse or repeat any edit.
• Center Map: Quickly snap the view back to the central "Root" node.

AI & Smart Tools
• AI Generation: Generate a complete mind map from a single text prompt using OpenAI integration (requires your own API key).
• Templates: Start with pre-defined structures for common tasks (e.g., planning trips, business ideas).
• Share-to-Create: Highlight text in any other app and "Share" it to Mind Map Brain Dump to automatically generate a new map from that content.

Customization & Styling
• Rich Node Editor: Customize individual nodes with:
◦Colors: A full palette of pastel colors.
◦Shapes: Multiple node shapes (Rounded, Rectangle, etc.).
◦Icons: Integrated emoji/icon picker for visual cues.
◦Images: Attach and display photos from your device directly on nodes.
• Global Themes: Change default colors for background, connections, and node types in Settings.

Export & Productivity
• Multiple Export Formats:
◦PNG: Save your map as a high-quality image.
◦PDF: Generate a document version of your map.
◦Markdown: Export as a structured text outline for notes or documentation.
• Outline View: Switch to a list-based view of your mind map data.
• Presentation Mode: A specialized view for stepping through your ideas one node at a time.
• Search: Find specific maps or notes within your saved library.

Data & Privacy
• Local Storage: All maps are stored on-device using a Room database.
• Backup & Restore: Export your entire database to a file for safekeeping or moving to a new device.
• Secure API Storage: AI keys are stored using hardware-backed AES encryption.
• Privacy Conscious: Integrated GDPR/UMP consent flow for ad personalization and data compliance.

Recent changes:
Mind Map Brain Dump v1.1

🚀 AI Power: Create maps instantly from text prompts (BYOK). 📋 Templates: Start fast with pre-designed layouts. 📤 Export & Share: Save as PNG, PDF, or Markdown. Share text from other apps to auto-generate maps. 🎨 Rich Nodes: Add icons, colors, shapes, and images to any node. 📐 Smart Layouts: Radial and Tree views. 🔄 Undo/Redo: Edit with confidence. 🛡️ Security: Encrypted API key storage & GDPR/UMP compliance. ✨ Performance & UI polish!