Exchanging mind maps with FreeMind

This is one entry in Vic's collection of information about how mind mapping software can communicate. Some packages have a built-in capability to import and export to other types of mind mapping software. Some software authors have kindly provided information about the format of their mind map or interchange files.

This is a starting point, from which this go-to source for interchange information, already substantial, will grow. Let me know about any new information, or any mistakes you spot: Vic at the above domain.

Mind mapping software:

FreeMind

The FreeMind format is the one most commonly accepted for import and provided
for export by other mind mapping software.

However, there is more than one schema in regular use: The present 'live' version
of FreeMind (0.8.0) has a somewhat different schema from that of the Beta (0.9.0),
which is in wide use in the FreeMind community.

I am collecting information on which software that claims to export or import FreeMind
files works with which versions, and what the limitations of using non-supported
versions are. Please let Vic know if you can provide more information on FreeMind
versions supported by specific software.

Can accept files from:

Indirectly:

All software that can export a FreeMind mind map file (.mm), namely 3D Topicscape,
Comapping, Mind42, MindMeister and WiseMapping.

Can prepare files to be read by:

3D Topicscape, Comapping, Mind42, MindMeister, Mindomo, WiseMapping
because all of these can import a FreeMind mind map file (.mm).

XML schema or file format description file:

The FreeMind schema is available in freemind.xsd on Sourceforge and there's a
local copy here.

Links to interchange information:

FreeMind, import and export to other applications
FreeMind Accessories
Use FreeMind with WikkaWiki


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