What Is PNG Export?
Exporting a mind map as a PNG image is the most straightforward way to share your work with people who do not use mind mapping software. PNG Export converts your completed mind map into a high-quality raster image that can be inserted into slide decks, embedded in documents, attached to emails, or shared in chat channels.
The export process gives you control over resolution through a scale setting, allowing you to produce images suitable for different output channels. A lower scale produces a smaller file size for quick sharing in messaging apps. A higher scale (2x or 3x) produces crisp images for presentations on high-resolution displays and projectors. You also have the option to enable or disable a transparent background, which is useful when placing the exported map onto branded slide templates or colored document backgrounds.
The export captures the entire visible mind map, including branch connections, node styling, colors, and any icons or markers you have added. The raster format means text and lines are rendered as pixels, so the output is a fixed-resolution image. This makes PNG ideal for scenarios where the exact visual appearance must be preserved — such as a client report, a project charter, or a meeting summary that will be viewed on devices that may not support vector formats.
For professional use cases like reports and slide decks, exporting at 2x resolution with a white background ensures clear readability on both standard and retina displays. For casual sharing in Slack, Teams, or email, standard resolution with a transparent background keeps the file lightweight and integrates naturally with different interface themes.