TheBrain 9 is our biggest release ever.
TheBrain 9 has been re-engineered from the ground up and provides enhanced capabilities in all aspects of the software. From the front-end user interface to the back-end data storage, literally everything is new and improved.
New and Improved Features in Version 9
Resumable Sync - New in 9.1
Sync is now smoother than ever and automatically resumes if interrupted by a poor network connection or other problem.
Redesigned Intuitive UI
Content-focussed design gets out of the way so you can focus on your stuff. From creating thoughts to adding attachments, everything is easier and more intuitive
Faster and More Scalable
Featuring powerful database tech that's much faster and more reliable, TheBrain 9 has quick startup, more responsive Brains and augmented scalability.
Native on Every Platform
TheBrain is a true native application on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, optimized for the OS-specific features of each platform. Look Ma, no Java!
Brain Tabs
Open multiple Brains or multiple views of one Brain all at the same time. Brain tabs can be grouped together or separated into different windows.
Effortless Beautiful Notes
Write notes with the new, modern, style-based notes editor quickly and easily. Includes hassle-free embedding of images, videos, links, and more.
Faster Search
Search the content of every thought in your Brain, including notes, file attachments and events in seconds. Just start typing.
More Powerful Sync
Work online or offline and sync everything including attachments across all your devices. Sync is rock-solid and now includes support for iOS and Android.
Open Storage Format
Export 100% of your data to JSON files at the click of a button.
Renaming of Related Thoughts
When you rename a thought, related thoughts are automatically renamed if you are using context-sensitive names (AKA the "comma trick").
Integrated Content Previews
Images, PDFs, web pages and more load automatically for instant viewing. Quick Look on macOS and File Preview on Windows are tighty integrated.
Embedded Browser
Web attachments appear right inside TheBrain 9, letting you access web information without even having to open it in a separate browser.
Timeline View
The all-new timeline view smoothly scales to show you your day, week, month, or even year at a glance. Events can be color-coded and associated directly with thoughts and links.
Tag Icons and Abbreviations
Tags can be assigned icons and abbreviations that appear right next to the tagged thoughts for instant recognition. This also lets you use tags to add multiple icons to thoughts.
Mind Map View
Mind map view is perfect when you want to focus on one area of your Brain. Re-orient the mind map at any time.
History
Changes are automatically logged so you can review the individual history of each item in your Brain.
Offline Mobile Access
The iOS and Android apps for TheBrain 9 are vastly improved, including the ability to sync your Brain so you can access it without an Internet connection.
Much More
Since everything is new, there are improvements throughout, including: better properties access, Brain management, colors, thought ordering, searching in reports…
Upgrading from TheBrain 8?
TheBrain 9 will not overwrite TheBrain 8 and both versions can be used at the same time, however it is not backward compatible with TheBrain 8. TheBrain 9 makes a copy of your Brain as part of the import process.
TheBrain 9 syncs to a different server than TheBrain 8. Your Brains will not be available in TheBrain 9 until you import them and they will not be available from the cloud for use on other computers and mobile devices until you sync them using TheBrain 9.
Pricing
Upgrades to TheBrain 9.1 are free if you have an active services plan or if you purchased a new license of TheBrain after April 1, 2018. Upgrades to TheBrain 9 are free if you have an active services plan or if you purchased a new license of TheBrain after November 1, 2015. When you login to TheBrain, your existing license will be automatically recognized.
If you do not qualify for a free upgrade, you can use the 30 day trial and add services to your license here or call +1-310-751-5000 when you are ready.
All versions of TheBrain offer a free edition with some limitations for personal use.
TheBrain on iOS and Android
Once you have migrated to the latest version of TheBrain on your desktop you'll want to install the latest version on your mobile device so you can access your Brains there.
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