User Story Mapping Canvas
Create visual user story maps with activities, tasks, and stories. Organize by release boundaries and export to JSON.
Click a card to edit its name. Click a story to cycle its release color. Drag activities to reorder.
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How to Use User Story Mapping
Define Activities
Start by adding top-level activities that represent the major user goals or workflows in your product.
Break Down into Tasks
Under each activity, add user tasks that describe the steps users take to complete the activity.
Add User Stories
Below each task, create user stories that describe specific features or functionality. Click stories to assign them to releases.
Organize Releases
Use release boundaries to prioritize stories. Color-coded releases help visualize your MVP and future iterations.
Practical Use Cases
Product Discovery
"Map out the entire user journey for a new product to identify the minimum viable feature set."
Sprint Planning
"Organize stories into releases to plan your sprint backlog and identify dependencies."
Stakeholder Alignment
"Share the visual map with stakeholders to communicate priorities and get buy-in on the release plan."
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Frequently Asked Questions
?What is user story mapping?
User story mapping is an agile technique created by Jeff Patton. It arranges user stories along two dimensions: the user journey (horizontal) and priority/release (vertical), giving teams a visual overview of the product backlog.
?How do I assign stories to releases?
Click on any story card to cycle through the available release colors. Each color represents a different release boundary, helping you prioritize which stories ship first.
?Can I export my story map?
Yes. Click the Export JSON button to download your entire story map as a structured JSON file that can be imported into other tools or shared with your team.
?Is my data stored on a server?
No. All data is stored locally in your browser using localStorage. Nothing is sent to any server. Your story map stays completely private on your device.
?Is this tool free to use?
Yes, this tool is 100% free with no sign-up required. You can use all features without any limitations.
?Can I edit card names?
Yes. Click on any activity or task card to edit its name inline. For story cards, double-click to edit the name.
?How many releases can I define?
You can define between 1 and 5 releases using the release counter in the toolbar. Each release gets a distinct color for easy visual identification.