Format information
.isf / .ins mind-map recovery
Inspiration/Kidspiration files are common in education archives and became harder to access after the original company ceased operation.
StatusPriority roadmap format — not live yet
PrivacyLocal desktop workflow. No upload by default.
SafetyOriginal source files should remain untouched.
What MindBridge says today
Clear compatibility wording for .isf / .ins
This is a high-value education recovery target but not a live import in this build.
- On the roadmapInspiration (.isf) recovery is in development. We only mark a format live once it's been tested on genuine files.
- Keep copiesAlways keep the original file and save recovered work separately as .bridge or export files.
- Review recovery qualityLegacy files can vary by version and corruption state; customers should inspect recovered nodes, notes, links, and layout.
Questions
About recovering Inspiration (.isf) files
Can MindBridge open Inspiration .isf / .ins files yet?
Not yet — Inspiration (.isf / .ins) recovery is on the roadmap, not live. We will not claim a format works until it is tested on genuine files.
Is there a way to recover Inspiration files today?
If you can still open the file in Inspiration, exporting to OPML often works — and MindBridge opens OPML today. Join the recovery list to help us prioritise .isf.
Will my original Inspiration file be safe when .isf lands?
Yes — like every MindBridge format, .isf files will be read-only input, with recovered work saved separately as a .bridge copy.
Next step
Vote for .isf / .ins support
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