Where Does MindNode Store Mind Maps?
Where MindNode keeps documents, iCloud sync and Next backups.
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MindNode stores maps as files either in its iCloud Drive folder or locally On My Mac/iPhone, chosen per document at save time. The sandboxed container holds caches and support files, not your maps.
Next generation builds add automatic backups of edited documents. Sync through iCloud keeps Apple devices aligned; export .mindnode files for sharing outside the ecosystem.
Where MindNode stores this, by platform
~/Library/Mobile Documents/iCloud~com~ideasoncharts~MindNode/
Per-document choice between iCloud Drive folder and local storage. Container holds caches only. Next builds add rolling backups. Export .mindnode files for cross platform sharing.
Frequently asked questions
Is my MindNode map local or in iCloud?
Look in the MindNode iCloud Drive folder or On My Mac section depending on where you saved. The app offers both homes per document, so the sidebar reveals which one holds each map.
Does MindNode back up automatically?
MindNode Next keeps rolling backups of open documents for recovery. Check the app backup locations in settings when a crash loses recent edits.
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