Format information
.bridge / .json mind-map recovery
MindBridge native recovery files and compatible JSON map data.
StatusMindBridge's own save format
PrivacyLocal desktop workflow. No upload by default.
SafetyOriginal source files should remain untouched.
What MindBridge says today
Clear compatibility wording for .bridge / .json
Use this for saved recovered copies, safe interchange during development, and preserving maps without touching legacy originals.
- Open nowThis format is listed as live in the current build and should remain covered by regression checks.
- Keep copiesAlways keep the original file and save recovered work separately as .bridge or export files.
- Review recovery qualityLegacy files can vary by version and corruption state; customers should inspect recovered nodes, notes, links, and layout.
Questions
About recovering MindBridge (.bridge) files
What is the .bridge format?
It is MindBridge's own open save format — a clean, portable JSON file your recovered maps are saved into, so your work is not locked to any one app again.
Why save to .bridge instead of the original format?
Saving to .bridge keeps your original legacy file untouched and gives you a future-proof copy you fully own, with no subscription or vendor lock-in.
Can I open a .bridge file later?
Yes — MindBridge opens its own .bridge / .json files directly, and the format is portable.
Next step
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