Open spatial board
Place notes and other content freely on an open surface rather than in a fixed linear document structure.
Expand Board
Expand Board is a macOS spatial board app for arranging text, images, files, and shapes on an open canvas, with support for nested boards. It is intended for users who want to organize notes and reference material visually on a Mac, using local storage or optional iCloud Drive.
Overview
Expand Board is a spatial board app for macOS. It provides an open surface where users can place text, images, files, and shapes, then arrange those elements by dragging them into position.
The app also supports nested boards: users can open a board to work inside it and return to a higher level through breadcrumbs in the title bar. Documents are stored on the Mac or optionally in iCloud Drive as .exd packages, making the app suited to visual organization of notes and reference material without requiring a conventional linear document layout.
Features
Mixed content
Keep text, images, PDFs, and other files together on one board for reference or arrangement.
Nested boards
Create boards inside boards and open them directly to work at a deeper level of organization.
Direct manipulation
Drag items to arrange them, use a double-click to add content, and use the context menu or toolbar plus button to choose what to insert.
Local and iCloud Drive storage
Save documents as .exd packages on the Mac or in iCloud Drive, according to the App Store listing.
Mac-focused, account-free use
The app is developed specifically for macOS and does not require an account according to the developer's stated data practices.
Use cases
Organize research material
Place written notes, reference images, PDFs, and related files on one open surface so the material can be viewed and rearranged together.
Structure complex topics
Use a top-level board for a broad subject and nested boards for individual topics, keeping related information separated without creating unrelated documents.
Develop visual ideas
Collect visual references, text, and files in a freely arranged workspace when a fixed outline does not match the way the material is being developed.
Maintain a personal project board
Keep a project’s working material in a local or iCloud Drive .exd package, with the storage location chosen according to the user’s setup.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Combines text, images, PDFs, other files, and shapes on one open board.
- Nested boards provide a hierarchical way to separate related material while keeping it within a broader board.
- Supports local storage and optional iCloud Drive storage.
- The developer states that the app collects no data and no analytics.
Cons
- Mac-only availability limits use to compatible macOS devices.
- The listing requires macOS 26.5 or later and offers the app in English; accessibility support has not been specified.
- The App Store listing does not document collaboration, export formats beyond .exd packages, or integrations beyond iCloud Drive.
FAQ
What is Expand Board?
Expand Board is a Mac app for arranging text, images, PDFs, other files, and shapes on an open board. Items can be repositioned by dragging.
Can boards be nested?
Yes. A board can contain other boards. Open a nested board to work inside it, then use the breadcrumbs in the title bar to return to a higher level.
Where are Expand Board documents stored?
Documents remain on the Mac or, optionally, in iCloud Drive. The app describes documents as .exd packages.
What are the system requirements?
The App Store listing states that Expand Board requires macOS 26.5 or later and is available in English.
Does Expand Board collect data?
The developer states that the app collects no data and no analytics. Apple notes that the developer's privacy information has not been verified by Apple.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity
- Platform
- Mac
- Requirement
- macOS 26.5 or later
- Language
- English
- Document format
- .exd packages
- Storage
- Mac or optional iCloud Drive
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