Using Mural

Mural is Free forever. When you sign in and create and account, you must create a name for the URL of your board. Choose wisely as you can't change it later.

Next you have to answer a couple of questions about your team and how you are going to use the board. There is a long list of roles to choose, from 

There are lots of useful templates, including kanban boards, flow charts, vision and design boards and more.

There is even a faciliators option - which gives Facilitators 'superpowers' to control what team members can see, the ability to lock certain objects, use the timer and a handy laser pointer.

The voting feature is a good addition. Unlike Miro, voting and timer are all free

Can I Export My Whiteboard?

Yes, you can export your whiteboard on Mural (also known as MURAL) in various formats. Here are the steps and options available for exporting your Mural whiteboard:

Export Options

Image: You can export your Mural as an image. This allows you to save the entire board or a selected area as a PNG or JPEG file.

PDF Export

You can export your Mural as a PDF, which is useful for sharing and printing. To do this, click the "Export" button on the right side of the top toolbar, select "PDF," and download the file.

ZIP File with HTML Code

You can also export your Mural as a ZIP file containing HTML code. This option allows you to share the elements of your Mural or embed them into a website.

Embed Code

Mural provides an option to get embed code, which you can use to embed your Mural into a website or other platforms.

Steps to Export

• Locate the Export Button: Click on the "Export" button located on the right side of the top toolbar.

• Select Export Format: From the dropdown menu, select the desired export format (e.g., Image, PDF, ZIP with HTML code, or embed code).

• Download the File: Once you select the format, Mural will prepare the file for download. You will receive a notification or an email when the export is ready, depending on your settings.

By using these export options, you can easily share your Mural whiteboard content in various formats to suit different needs.

Who is Mural Best For?

Mural is a versatile and powerful online whiteboard tool that is best suited for various types of teams and use cases, particularly those that require robust collaboration and visual planning. Here are some of the key groups and scenarios where Mural excels:

Teams Needing Visual Planning and Collaboration

Mural is ideal for teams that need to work on visual planning, brainstorming, and collaborative projects. It offers a shared visual digital canvas that enhances engagement and facilitates real-time collaboration.

Design and Development Teams

Given its design-focused features, Mural is particularly well-suited for design and development teams. It provides templates, sticky notes, drawing tools, and pre-built frameworks that are essential for brainstorming, designing workflows, and facilitating workshops.

Remote and Distributed Teams

Mural is highly effective for remote and distributed teams, making remote collaboration feel as natural and interactive as being in the same room. It integrates well with various tools and supports real-time collaboration, video calls, and chat messaging.

Marketing and Operations Teams

Marketing and operations teams can benefit from Mural's ability to create strategy plans, use ice-breakers to enhance team relationships, and reflect on work using templates. These features help in enhancing skills and solving problems in real-time.

Educators and Trainers

Educators and trainers can use Mural for interactive lessons, workshops, and training sessions. The platform's templates and real-time collaboration tools make it easy to engage participants and facilitate learning

Key Features

• Brainstorming and Templates: Use templates to brainstorm ideas and enhance skills.

• Real-Time Collaboration: Collaborate in real-time with video calls, chat messaging, and shared visual canvases.

• Customizable Products: Scale your collaboration needs with customizable products.

• Integration Capabilities: Integrate with various tools to ensure seamless collaboration.

Overall, Mural is best for teams that value visual collaboration, real-time interaction, and the ability to work together efficiently, regardless of their physical location.

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