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Auto Mind Map Maker for Notes and Documents

See how an automatic map organizes a topic into branches, then let AI build one from your own PDF, slides or notes.

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What you get
Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
Exports
Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
Price
Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
Sign-up
A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
What you can upload
PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

What the Auto Mind Map Maker Does

Turn the material you already have into a structured map you can study and edit.

Builds from your files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file and get a map of its main ideas.

Shows the structure

Main topics become branches, and supporting points sit beneath them so you see how ideas connect.

Leads to a quiz

Turn the finished map into a quiz to test yourself, or create flashcards from the same notes.

How the Auto Mind Map Maker Works

Three steps from raw material to a map you can study.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file or type a topic. Notes, slides and textbook chapters all work.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The generator finds the main ideas and arranges them into expandable branches.

  3. 3

    Study and refine

    Expand any node, edit text, then export as PNG or PDF, share a link or take a quiz.

Auto Mind Map Makers for Faster Study Maps

An auto mind map maker reads a source and sorts its content into a central topic with branches. Each branch holds a main idea, and sub-branches hold the evidence, definitions or examples that support it. Instead of drawing every link by hand, you start from a structured draft and spend your time checking and extending it. This works for lectures, reading assignments, research papers and project plans, where the goal is to see how the parts fit together.

  • Central topic: the subject or thesis the whole map is organized around
  • Main branches: the major themes or sections pulled from the source
  • Sub-branches: supporting facts, definitions, examples or causes
  • Detail nodes: specific figures, names or dates for quick review

Use the finished map to review before an exam, plan a report, or check your understanding. Create a personalized map with CogniGuide from your own notes or PDF.

Auto Mind Map Maker Questions

Answers about automatic map creation and what you can do with the result.

What does an auto mind map maker do?

It reads your material and automatically arranges its key ideas into a map with a central topic, branches and sub-branches, so you do not have to build the structure by hand.

Can I edit the map after it is generated?

Yes. You can edit node text, expand any node with AI for more detail, and then export the map as a PNG or PDF.

Which files can CogniGuide turn into a map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic directly.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.