XMind is currently the most popular, user-friendly mind mapping & brain storming software from Hong Kong in China. It was written in Java (cross-platform), based on the most advanced Eclipse RCP architecture (thematic structure as plug-in, supports flexible add-ons extension).

Xmind's abundant styles and themes, supports importing data files from other popular similar tools like commercial MindManager and free FreeMind. Not only can it draw a mind map, but also be good at fishbone diagram (Ishikawa diagram), two-dimensional figure, tree diagram, logic diagram (venn diagram), organization chart, and supports convenient conversions among these diagrams. In addition to the diagram drawing functions, it also allows to share your diagrams to others, or export them to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, so as to make the complicated ideas and information get much faster exchange.

XMind does have a wide range of applications in the enterprise and education fields, aims at helping users increase productivity on real significance. For enterprise, it can be used for meeting management, project management, information management, plan & time management, decision analysis, etc.; For education, it is often used to prepare lessons by teachers, or for course planning, brainstorming, and so on.

Key Features

Feature Intro
Mind Mapping Productivity is what matters most
Fishbone Chart Extremely helpful in timeline management and quality defect prevention
Matrix Add rows to your mind map. (originally called spreadsheet)
Timeline The best way to do project schedule
Brainstorming Mode All your thoughts flow into your mind map
Presentation Mode Demonstrate your mind map in an elegant way
Gantt View You can use both advantages of mind map and gantt chart
Mind Toolbox Best for Office collaboration
Save to Evernote Access our mind maps from all devices
Themes & fonts Make your mind maps look great anywhere, anytime
Works with Office/PDF Communication is simple and easy
Compatibility Can read FreeMind and MindManager files
More Features
  • Local Network Sharing
  • Drill Down
  • Multi-page Print
  • Map Merge
  • Map Shot
  • Advanced Filter
  • Powerful Search
  • Audio Notes
  • Encrypt with Password
  • SVG
  • Online Mind Map Library
  • Templates
  • Clip Art
  • Index View
  • XMind Resource Boundle

Official Demo Video

Universal License Keys

for XMind Pro 2013 ~ XMind Pro 8:
  • Email Address: [email protected]
  • License Key: XAka34A2rVRYJ4XBIU35UZMUEEF64CMMIYZCK2FZZUQNODEKUHGJLFMSLIQMQUCUBXRENLK6NZL37JXP4PZXQFILMQ2RG5R7G4QNDO3PSOEUBOCDRYSSXZGRARV6MGA33TN2AMUBHEL4FXMWYTTJDEINJXUAV4BAYKBDCZQWVF3LWYXSDCXY546U3NBGOI3ZPAP2SO3CSQFNB7VVIY123456789012345

Edition Statement

AppNee provides the XMind Pro Edition/XMind: ZEN full installers, unlocked files (net.xmind.verify_x.x.x.xxxxxxxxxxxx.jar), pre-activated versions, XMind 7/8/8 Update 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 universal license key, universal unlock patch, and universal KeyMaker, as well as portable full registered versions for Windows 32-bit & 64-bit, Mac and Linux.

Installation Notes

for v24.01+ on Windows:
  1. Download and install XMind
  2. Exit program
  3. Copy the unlocked file to installation folder
  4. Run and exit program twice
  5. Done
*** Since the gallery is an online feature, but this unlocked file masks requests from official servers, so the gallery cannot be used.

*** If you clearly need to use the image library function, you can start the software first and temporarily rename the unlocked file, wait for the library content to load and save it, then rename the unlocked file back to the original name.

for v22.11.2677 on Windows:

  1. Download and install XMind, and close the "What's New" window
  2. Copy the unlocked file to installation folder and overwrite
  3. Run program, click 'Skip' at the "Sign In" window, then exit program
  4. Done
*** Since the gallery is an online feature of the software, this patch file masks requests from official servers, so the gallery cannot be used.

*** If you clearly need to use the image library function, you can start the software first and temporarily rename the patch file, wait for the library content to load and save it, and then rename the patch file back to the original name.

for v11.1.0 Portable version on Windows:

  • Run "XmindFull.bat" to start program instead
for XMind: ZEN v10.1.2+ Setup on Windows/Mac/Linux:
  1. Download and install program
  2. Copy the unlock file to the corresponding path and overwrite:
    • Win: like X:\Program Files\XMind ZEN\resources\
    • Mac: like /Contents/Resources/
    • Lin: like /opt/XMind ZEN/XMind/resources/
  3. Done
for XMind: ZEN v9.2.x on Windows:
  1. Download and extract program
  2. Run program, and click 'Skip' at the "Sign In" screen
  3. Done
*** You may need to block this program with your firewall.

for XMind 8/8 Update 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 on Windows:

  1. Download and install (setup version) or extract (portable version) XMind 8 from official site
  2. Do not launch it now
  3. Copy 'Universal Patch.exe' to program directory, and run it as administrator
  4. Launch XMind 8, enter "Help/License.../Enter License"
  5. Use the license key above to register (restart it to make the activation take effect, if needed)
  6. All done, enjoy!
for XMind 8/8 Update 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8 on Mac/Linux:
  1. Download and install XMind 8 from official site, do not launch it now
  2. Run the universal KeyMaker & Patch, click 'Patch', and choose the installation directory
  3. Input any email address you like and click 'Generate'
  4. Launch program and use the generated serial number to register the application
  5. Done
for XMind 7 on Windows:
  1. Uninstall any old versions first (so as not to cause registration failure), then install the new version
  2. Copy the unlocked life 'net.xmind.verify_3.6.1.201512221925.jar' to 'X:\Program Files\XMind\plugins' and overwrite
  3. Run XMind, enter 'Help/License.../Enter License Key'
  4. Use the license key above to finish activation
  5. Done, enjoy!

Related Links

Download URLs

License Version Download Size
for Windows
Unlocked v3.7.9 Portable | Setup n/a
v9.2.1 reserved 55.3 MB
v10.3.1 reserved 59.6 MB
v11.1.2 reserved 84.6 MB
v22.11 reserved 119 MB
v24.12 reserved 162 MB
v25.01 162 MB
for Mac
Unlocked v25.01 371 MB
for Linux
Unlocked v11.0.1 90.1 MB
for Android
Premium Edition v24.04 90.0 MB
XMind 7/8/8 Update Pro/Plus Universal Unlock Patch for Windows
Universal 7/8/8 Update 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 253 KB
XMind 7/8/8 Update Pro/Plus Universal KeyMaker & Patch for Mac/Linux
Universal 7/8/8 Update 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 2.12 MB
*** XMind: ZEN is now XMind 2020.

*** The Android Paid features requires Login.

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