Tree table maker

How to make a tree table in 3 simple steps?

Set up your structure

Define your top-level categories and the column attributes you want to track for each item.

Step 1

Setting up a tree table structure with rows for critical functions, impact assessment, and financial analysis

Set up your structure

Define your top-level categories and the column attributes you want to track for each item.

Step 1

Setting up a tree table structure with rows for critical functions, impact assessment, and financial analysis

Build out your hierarchy

Add child rows under each parent and fill in data across columns as your tree gradually grows.

Step 2

Building out a tree table hierarchy with an event planning project expanded across multiple rows and columns

Build out your hierarchy

Add child rows under each parent and fill in data across columns as your tree gradually grows.

Step 2

Building out a tree table hierarchy with an event planning project expanded across multiple rows and columns

Refine and share your table

Review your hierarchy, adjust any rows or columns, then export or share your tree table when it's ready.

Step 3

Sharing and exporting a completed tree table using share and download icons

Refine and share your table

Review your hierarchy, adjust any rows or columns, then export or share your tree table when it's ready.

Step 3

Sharing and exporting a completed tree table using share and download icons

Tree table templates for every need

Get started faster with ready-to-use tree table templates for project planning, budgeting, curriculum design, and more. Pick any template and customize it to fit your needs.

Weekly calisthenics workout plan organized as a tree table with exercises, sets, reps, and duration per row

Workout plan template

Organize a weekly training program by day and exercise type, with sets, reps, and intensity tracked at every level.

Charting method overview template displaying data visualization categories and audience engagement strategies in a tree table

Charting method template

Break down data visualization techniques and audience engagement strategies by category, with method details and use cases captured per row.

Partnership agreement template structured as a tree table with contract clauses and collaboration terms organized by section

Partnership agreement template

Outline key contract clauses, collaboration terms, and finalization steps with status and ownership tracked across all agreement sections.

What is a tree table?

A tree table combines a hierarchical tree structure with data columns, letting you organize information in parent-child relationships while capturing detailed attributes for each item — all in one view. It goes beyond a plain tree diagram by adding the data richness of a table, and beyond a flat spreadsheet by showing the relationships between rows. Tree tables are widely used in project management, product planning, budget analysis, and curriculum design.

More than just a free online tree table maker

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AI-powered suggestions

Let AI help you build out your tree structure, suggest column attributes, and populate rows based on your topic.

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Beautiful & Intuitive interface

Work in a clean, distraction-free editor that makes building complex hierarchies feel effortless.

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Free to start, Powerful features

Access essential tree table tools for free, with advanced options available when you need them.

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Flexible structure & columns

Add rows, and columns, then collapse, expand, or reorder to keep your view manageable.

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Easy sharing & export

Share your tree table with a link or export to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format in seconds.

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Project Coordinator sharing how a tree table improved work breakdown structure visibility and task tracking

Sophie Brennan

Project Coordinator

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Switching to a tree table for our work breakdown structure was a game-changer. Every task level is visible alongside its owner and deadline — no more jumping between documents.

Curriculum Designer describing how a tree table maker replaced spreadsheets for tracking course hierarchy and lesson status

Yuki Tanaka

Curriculum Designer

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I've tried building course outlines in spreadsheets and in mind maps, but neither gave me what I needed. The tree table format lets me see the full curriculum hierarchy while still tracking learning objectives and completion status for each lesson. When a stakeholder asks 'what's the status of Module 3?' I can answer immediately without scrolling through rows of unrelated data. It's become the default format for everything I design.

Senior Financial Analyst reviewing a budget hierarchy built quickly using a tree table

Marcus Reid

Senior Financial Analyst

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Clean and fast. I had a full budget hierarchy built in under 20 minutes.

Product Manager consolidating roadmap, backlog, and hierarchy into one tree table for sprint planning

Priya Nair

Product Manager

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Feature planning used to live in three separate places — a roadmap doc, a backlog spreadsheet, and a hierarchy diagram. Now it's one tree table. Each feature row has its module, priority, status, and owner, all visible at a glance. The collapsible structure means I can zoom out to the product level or drill into a specific module without losing context. It's made sprint planning conversations noticeably shorter because everyone walks in with the same picture.

Operations Manager using a tree table to document standard operating procedures with structured hierarchy and detail columns

Daniel Osei

Operations Manager

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Our process documentation was always either too flat or too buried in hierarchy. This hits the right balance — the tree shows the structure, the columns hold the details. We now use tree tables for every standard operating procedure we document.

HR Business Partner mapping an onboarding program by team and role using a tree table maker

Mia Hoffmann

HR Business Partner

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Used this to map out our onboarding program by team and role. Took about 30 minutes and the output was clear enough to share directly with new hires.

Project Coordinator sharing how a tree table improved work breakdown structure visibility and task tracking

Sophie Brennan

Project Coordinator

LinkedIn logo

Switching to a tree table for our work breakdown structure was a game-changer. Every task level is visible alongside its owner and deadline — no more jumping between documents.

Curriculum Designer describing how a tree table maker replaced spreadsheets for tracking course hierarchy and lesson status

Yuki Tanaka

Curriculum Designer

LinkedIn logo

I've tried building course outlines in spreadsheets and in mind maps, but neither gave me what I needed. The tree table format lets me see the full curriculum hierarchy while still tracking learning objectives and completion status for each lesson. When a stakeholder asks 'what's the status of Module 3?' I can answer immediately without scrolling through rows of unrelated data. It's become the default format for everything I design.

Senior Financial Analyst reviewing a budget hierarchy built quickly using a tree table

Marcus Reid

Senior Financial Analyst

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Clean and fast. I had a full budget hierarchy built in under 20 minutes.

Product Manager consolidating roadmap, backlog, and hierarchy into one tree table for sprint planning

Priya Nair

Product Manager

LinkedIn logo

Feature planning used to live in three separate places — a roadmap doc, a backlog spreadsheet, and a hierarchy diagram. Now it's one tree table. Each feature row has its module, priority, status, and owner, all visible at a glance. The collapsible structure means I can zoom out to the product level or drill into a specific module without losing context. It's made sprint planning conversations noticeably shorter because everyone walks in with the same picture.

Operations Manager using a tree table to document standard operating procedures with structured hierarchy and detail columns

Daniel Osei

Operations Manager

LinkedIn logo

Our process documentation was always either too flat or too buried in hierarchy. This hits the right balance — the tree shows the structure, the columns hold the details. We now use tree tables for every standard operating procedure we document.

HR Business Partner mapping an onboarding program by team and role using a tree table maker

Mia Hoffmann

HR Business Partner

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Used this to map out our onboarding program by team and role. Took about 30 minutes and the output was clear enough to share directly with new hires.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this tree table maker free to use?

Yes. You can start using this tree table maker for free and build tree tables directly in your browser. No payment or subscription is required to get started. Free access includes the core editor and essential features for creating and editing tree tables.

Do I need to sign up to create a tree table?

No. You can create and export a tree table without signing up. An account is only required if you want to save your work online, access it later across devices, or generate a shareable link. If you just need a quick export, you can skip sign-up entirely.

How do I create a tree table?

To create a tree table, start by defining your top-level categories — these become your root rows. Then add child rows beneath each parent to build out the hierarchy. Use the column headers to track attributes like status, owner, date, or any other data relevant to your structure. As your table grows, you can collapse and expand branches to keep the view manageable.

Can I export and share my tree table?

Yes. You can export your tree table to PDF, PNG, or Xmind format without signing up. If you want to share it via a live link or access your work across devices, you'll need to create a free Xmind account. Exporting and downloading locally never requires a sign-up.

What is the best online tree table maker?

The best online tree table maker depends on what you're building. If you need a tool that combines hierarchical structure with flexible data columns — and works directly in your browser without installation — Xmind's tree table maker is a strong choice. It supports multi-level hierarchies, customizable columns, and clean export options, making it well-suited for work breakdown structures, product planning, budget breakdowns, and curriculum design.

Is this tree table maker suitable for beginners?

Yes. This tree table maker is designed to be approachable for users at any level. You can start from a blank canvas or use a ready-made template to get structured immediately. The interface guides you through building parent-child rows and adding column data without requiring any technical knowledge.

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Ready to organize your data with structure and clarity?

Start building with Xmind's free online tree table maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.

Xmind logo

Ready to organize your data with structure and clarity?

Start building with Xmind's free online tree table maker today. No downloads, no complicated setups.