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Xmind File Transfer

Xmind doesn't support synchronization. If you want to open the mind maps created with your PC or iOS devices on your Android phone, you may need to transfer your mind maps to your Android phone.

From iOS Devices to Android Devices

Method 1: Wi-Fi Transfer

  1. Make sure your iPhone/iPad and Android device connect to the same Wi-Fi

  2. Launch Xmind for Android

  3. Tap “three dots” > Wi-Fi Transfer, and then you can get a URL to connect two devices

  4. Launch Safari on your iPhone/iPad, go to the URL shown on Xmind for Android

  5. Tap Upload files > Browse

  6. Tap an .xmind file and then it will be uploaded to Xmind for Android

Xmind Transfer interface on a mobile device with options to upload files and access the photo library.

Method 2: Use a Third-party Tool (OneDrive as an example)

  1. Launch Xmind for iOS on your iPhone/iPad

  2. Open the mind map, Tap “three dots” > Save to > File App > Location > OneDrive, and save your mind maps into OneDrive

Xmind app interface displaying locations, favorites, and tags, with OneDrive highlighted.

  1. Download the OneDrive APP on your Android phone and sign into your OneDrive account

  2. Launch Xmind for Android

  3. Tap “three dots” > Upload

  4. Enter OneDrive and select an .xmind file to import it into Xmind for Android

Menu displaying options to open files, including OneDrive, audio files, and gallery on a mobile device.

From PC to Android Devices

Method 1: Wi-Fi Transfer

You can use Wi-Fi Transfer to transfer your Xmind file from one device to another by connecting the same WiFi.

  1. Tap three dots on the upper right corner

  2. Tap Wi-Fi Transfer

  3. Follow the instruction on the page of WiFi Transfer

  4. Download or upload your Xmind files

Wi-Fi transfer interface with instructions to access a specific URL and a “Stop” button.

Webpage for Xmind Transfer displaying file upload option and two listed files with sizes.

Import Xmind file in Xmind for Android

  1. Transfer your Xmind file from your desktop using USB or Bluetooth

  2. Tap the three dots in the upper right corner on Xmind for Android

  3. Select Import

  4. Find your Xmind file on PC to import it to Xmind for Android

Xmind interface displaying options to import, sort, and create a mind map on a light background.

Method 1: Transfer via Google Drive

Google Drive is also recommended to sync your mind maps for Android devices.

  1. Create/Choose a mind map in Xmind for Android

  2. Upload your mind map in .xmind format and then share it to Google Drive

If you want to open an .xmind file from Google Drive,

  1. Launch the Google Drive APP on your phone

  2. Tap the .xmind file you want to open

  3. Xmind for Android will be automatically launched and open the mind map

  4. Edit your mind map

  5. Tap Home in the upper left corner to save your mind map