Live format · SimpleMind
Recover .smmx (SimpleMind) files
MindBridge opens SimpleMind's .smmx files directly — on macOS and Windows — and rebuilds them as an editable map, with your original file untouched.
StatusLive — tested on genuine SimpleMind files
PrivacyLocal desktop workflow. No upload by default.
SafetyYour original .smmx file is read-only — never modified.
What MindBridge recovers
Your SimpleMind map, brought across — nothing lost
MindBridge reads the SimpleMind file directly (a ZIP-packaged XML) and rebuilds it as an editable map, then saves a clean .bridge copy. Recovered:
- Topics & hierarchyThe full parent/child topic tree, with line breaks and text preserved.
- Cross-links & hyperlinksThe relationship lines between topics, plus web links on topics.
- Icons & imagesTopic icons and embedded images come across with the nodes.
Questions
About recovering SimpleMind (.smmx) files
Can I open SimpleMind .smmx files without SimpleMind?
Yes. MindBridge reads .smmx files directly, verified on SimpleMind's own sample maps, so you do not need the app installed.
What does MindBridge recover from a SimpleMind file?
Topics and tree structure, hyperlinks, icons, images, cross-links and text formatting — rebuilt as an editable map.
Will my original SimpleMind file be modified?
No — the .smmx file is opened read-only. Recovered work is saved as a separate .bridge copy.
Next step
Open your SimpleMind files in MindBridge
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