Switch from XMind
XMind taught you to think visually. MindBridge lets you keep your maps — without a subscription.
All the depth you rely on, plus organic curved branches — and your .xmind files open directly, both Zen (2020+) and legacy, with your original untouched.
.xmind opens directly — Zen & legacy. Open and preview free, one-time purchase to save. macOS and Windows.
XMind map
.xmind opened
Markers kept
No subscription
Why XMind users switch
Great software — but it stopped offering a way to own it.
XMind moved to subscription-only: stop paying and your maps get harder to reach. MindBridge keeps the depth you rely on, adds the organic branch style XMind never built, and lets you own it once.
Opens .xmind directlyBoth modern Zen (content.json) and legacy versions — read straight in.
Nothing lostTopics, markers & icons, images, hyperlinks and relationships all come across.
Original untouchedYour .xmind file is read-only — MindBridge never modifies it.
What you keep — and gain
Everything you rely on, plus the things XMind didn't build.
- Kept: depth & structureMultiple layouts, deep sub-branch hierarchies, notes on every node, relationships.
- Added: organic curved branches & 11 skinsThe Buzan radiant style, and a set of beautiful visual themes.
- Added: own it onceA one-time purchase option instead of a forever subscription.
Your whole library
XMind — and every other map you have.
All tested on genuine files.
Pricing
Own it once — no subscription.
Instead of paying forever, buy MindBridge once.
Free
£0
Open and preview your .xmind files and see exactly what can be recovered — before you pay a penny.
Download freeRecover
£79 one-time
Save and export your recovered maps — to OPML or image — yours forever, no subscription. Launch price £39 for early adopters.
Get RecoverEverything
£149 one-time
Recover, plus batch/folder recovery, every future format and the full editor. Lifetime.
Get EverythingA one-time purchase — no recurring billing, and your files are never held hostage. Opening and previewing your XMind library is always free.
FAQ
Switching from XMind.
Does MindBridge open my .xmind files directly?
Yes — both modern Zen (content.json) and legacy (content.xml) XMind files. It recovers topics, markers and icons, images, hyperlinks and the relationship lines between topics. Your original is never modified.
Is there a one-time purchase instead of a subscription?
Yes — the Recover licence (£79 one-time) and Everything (£149 one-time) are lifetime purchases. No subscription.
Does MindBridge work offline?
Yes. It's a desktop app that works fully offline, with your maps stored locally.
Which platforms does MindBridge support?
macOS and Windows desktop.
Keep your maps. Drop the subscription.
Open your first .xmind file today — free, no account required.
Open my XMind maps