TheBrain for Mac

TheBrain for Mac (formerly PersonalBrain) creates a digital home for your mind. Organize Web pages, notes, and documents the way you think in a visual map.

Immediately improves your computing experience with the following benefits:

Think More Clearly

• Enables you to link items associatively
• Provides information context and meaning
• Uses an intuitive visual interface

Work More Effectively

• Interacts with your existing files and software
• Locates data faster and easier
• Eliminates the confusion of files and folders
• Reduces irrelevant information
• Creates networks of information effortlessly

Navigate More Efficiently

• The instant search takes you to the right information immediately
• Organizes files and Web pages by concept and idea
• Past thought list lets you backtrack and see your train of thought

See and do more with digital thinking
Where can you really go on your computer today to hash out a new idea, current event, or expand your plans in a meaningful way? TheBrain for macOS lets you digitize your mind so you can literally see your thinking and refine your ideas. Each of your Thoughts comes to life on-screen with connections to other related Thoughts, creating a context for thinking and action.

Integrate all your information in one place
Your Brain can store an unlimited amount of all kinds of information. Write notes for all your ideas. Save files, web pages, images and even emails into TheBrain for instant access. Adding things is as simple as drag and drop.

Access all your stuff anywhere
Your digital Brain works across multiple platforms and computers and can be synchronized across multiple machines. Access your Brain from the desktop software, a Web browser, or even your mobile device. Keep your data locally, plus a backup online for remote access and sharing with friends.

Find anything instantly
Activate any idea or file in seconds. The app not only brings up the right idea but lets you see how it relates to everything else... so you are prepared for anything. This means you can shift contexts quickly and get an immediate visual briefing by viewing connected topics.

Powerful file management
Move beyond linear file folder hierarchies and organize files the way you think - under multiple categories or projects. Anything can be linked to anything else. Track and save multiple versions, add notes and tag documents with priorities. Even integrate Outlook, Apple Mail, or webmail messages for a complete view of your projects.

Get the big picture on your information
The Brain lets you see how your ideas and information are related. Use powerful visualization to discover information that would normally be overlooked, make connections and gain new understanding of your projects and content.

How to Use

• Open TheBrain and create a new brain
• Add thoughts and connect related ideas
• Use drag-and-drop to organize thoughts visually
• Attach files, notes, and web links to thoughts
• Use search to find specific items instantly
• Sync across devices via cloud if enabled
• Use tags and types to categorize content
• Customize display settings and themes

System Requirements

macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later

Intel or Apple Silicon processor

4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)

500 MB of available disk space

Internet connection for syncing and updates

PROS

• Visual mapping of complex ideas
• Supports attachments and file linking
• Fast and responsive search functionality
• Cross-platform sync with mobile apps
• Highly customizable interface

CONS

• Limited offline features in free version
• Can feel cluttered with large brains
• Subscription required for full features
• Occasional sync issues reported

Note: After 30 days, the Premium program automatically changes to the Free Edition.

Also Available: Download TheBrain for Windows