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iMindMap Ultimate allows users to map out ideas visually using text and visual aids. Users can create maps in 3D, build and view presentations, create flowcharts, draw images, create maps from templates, create audio notes, and more. The maps can be exported as a PDF, image, text document, spreadsheet, and presentation. This version of the software allows users to install the software on two computers.

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infogr.am is a chart and infographic app. The user can choose from over 30 chart types to present data. Data can be imported from an excel file, google drive spreadsheet, dropbox, onedrive, JSON feed, or google analytics. The graphs and charts can be embedded in various types of documents (e.g., PowerPoint, Word), downloaded as PDF, PNG, and interactive HTML, or shared.

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Inspiration is an “idea-mapping” or “mind-mapping” software that allows users to ‘map-out’ processes, essay structures or flowcharts using a library of icons, symbols and pre-existing templates. This tool helps users who are ‘visual thinkers’ build and structure their concepts and reinforce the organization of their thinking processes.

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Lightning Calendar is a free calendar developed by Mozilla that can be fully integrated with Thunderbird. It allows the user to manage multiple calendars, create a daily to-do list, invite friends to events, and subscribe to public calendar.

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Lucidchart is an online diagramming software. Users can create a variety of diagrams including flowcharts, venn diagrams, mind maps, floor maps and more. Diagrams can be exported to Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, Google apps, PDF, PNG, JPEG, VDX and URL formats.

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Mind42 is a browser-based mind mapping tool that has many features. Users can use keyboard shortcuts, drag and drop, and insert attachments, images, and hyperlinks in their mind maps. The mind maps can be saved, exported, and imported. The tool supports collaboration so that two people can edit the same map simultaneously.

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MindMeister is mind mapping software that allows the user to create and share mind maps.

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MindMup is an online mind mapping program. Users can create mind maps that can be saved online, on Google drive or exported as PDF. A desktop version of MindMup is also available which can be used offline however, the desktop version does not export or save any map larger than 5 MB.

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NovaMind is a mind mapping tool that can be synched with iCal. It allows users to organize and map ideas out visually. Mind maps can be imported from other programs, such as Xmind, Mind Manager, and iMindMap. The maps can also be exported in multiple formats, including PDF, JPEG, PNG, Microsoft PowerPoint and more. Attachments from other programs and hyperlinks can also be inserted in the mind maps.

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Padlet is an online app that allows the user to post and arrange documents, audio clips, images, videos, and websites. Pages can be shared with other users.

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