Convert MIND to XMIND

What is the mind to xmind conversion?

In the case of universal mind maps, mind to xmind conversion might just be a general question about the possibility of importing different types of "mind maps" into the XMind software. Although there are different types of .mind files, it is highly probable that users who are searching for a way to convert mind to xmind are thinking about an interchange mind maps between MindMeister and XMind.

About MindMeister files

The web-based mind mapping application MindMeister stores user-generated content in .mind files that are saved when users use the Export function in the web app. MIND format is a compressed JSON file that is zip-packed and describes different elements, such as ideas, tasks, notes, links, and more, organized in a visual tree-structured format.

About XMind files

Renowned for its extensive capabilities and user-friendly interface, XMind is a widely used mind mapping, brainstorming, and information organization tool for professionals, educators, and people. The native file format of XMind software is saved in the form of .xmind files. These are designed to store structured brainstorming and mind-mapping data, including ideas, tasks, and project plans, in XML format.

How do I convert mind maps between MindMeister and Xmind?

The two most well-known mind-mapping software programs, XMind and MindMeister, both offer native file formats. The main feature of these formats' compatibility is the ability to import and export mind maps between the two solutions.

Although XMind does not natively support the direct import of MindMeister's proprietary file formats, it can import mind maps exported by MindMeister in common formats such as .mmap or.mm (Freemind) or even Xmind's own .xmind files.

This serves as the foundation for the mind map interchange between both tools, allowing you to access the content in Xmind by directly exporting mind maps from the MindMeister online app to the .xmind format. Unfortunately, this is not possible with the Free version of MindMeister, only with Personal, Pro, and Bussiness subscription plans.

The Free MindMeister version allows export just to text, which you can import to Xmind, but it will most likely require extensive rework to rebuild the mindmap again.

As far as we are aware, no other mind mapping solution works with Mind Meister's .mind files, thus you will always require this web app in order to open or export the content.