How do I visualize JSON as a mind map?
Features & Capabilities
The Mind Map transforms your JSON into an interactive, color-coded graph diagram. It makes it easy to explore complex, deeply nested data structures at a glance. Sign in to access the Mind Map tab in the output panel.
Key Features
- Color-coded nodes: Objects (blue), arrays (purple), strings (green), numbers (orange), booleans (pink), and null (gray)
- 9 layout modes: Compact Box, Dendrogram, Mindmap, Indented, and Dagre — in horizontal or vertical orientations
- Interactive: Click, drag, zoom, and pan to explore your data. Drag nodes to rearrange the layout
- JSON sync: Click a node to highlight the matching path in the editor, or move your cursor in the editor to focus the corresponding node
- Position memory: Node positions and zoom level are saved automatically, so your layout persists between sessions
Toolbar Controls
Layout Selector
Switch between 9 layout algorithms to find the best view for your data.
Toggle Values
Show or hide property values below each node label.
Drag with Children
When enabled, dragging a parent node moves all its children along with it.
Focus from JSON
When enabled, moving your cursor in the JSON editor auto-selects the matching node in the graph.
Node Limits
Free accounts can visualize up to 100 nodes. For larger JSON structures, upgrade to any paid plan for unlimited nodes. Visit the Pricing page for details.
Still Have Questions?
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