XMind
XMind is a mind mapping and brainstorming application that helps users capture, organize, and visualize ideas through multiple diagram types including mind maps, Ishikawa fishbone diagrams, tree charts, logic charts, and organizational charts. It is widely used by students, professionals, and teams for knowledge management, project planning, task management, and collaborative brainstorming. The app supports rich media insertion, export to multiple formats (PDF, PNG, Markdown, Excel), cross-platform synchronisation across Mac, Windows and mobile devices, and includes presentation mode and Gantt view for project management.
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1 suggestionXMind ships a native Apple Silicon build. Multiple sources, including the official XMind user guide and recent download pages, confirm that the current version natively supports Apple Silicon Macs without Rosetta 2. The official download at xmind.com/download automatically serves the Universal Binary on M-series Macs, so the regular installer is all you need—no special steps required. If you are running an older Intel-only build, simply download and install the latest version from XMind's website or update through the Mac App Store (if your copy was App Store-installed). After updating, you will see noticeably better performance and improved battery life compared to the Rosetta 2 translation layer.
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