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Automatic Mind Map from Text Examples

See how a passage of text becomes a branched map with a central idea, main topics and supporting details. Then create your own from notes, a PDF or a plain paragraph.

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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 AI Mind Map from Text Does

Paste a passage or upload a file, and the AI sorts the ideas into a clear hierarchy you can explore and edit.

Build from your own text

Paste notes, upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, or a text or Markdown file to start.

Clear hierarchy of ideas

Main ideas become branches, and supporting points become child nodes you can scan quickly.

Expand, quiz and export

Grow any branch with AI, turn the map into a quiz, or export it as a PNG or PDF.

How Text Becomes a Mind Map

Three steps take you from a block of text to a map you can study, edit and share.

1
Add your text
Paste a passage, upload a document, or type a topic to begin.
2
AI builds the map
The AI finds the central idea, groups related points and creates branches.
3
Study and refine
Expand nodes, edit wording, then quiz yourself or export the map.

Automatic Mind Maps From Text Explained

An automatic mind map from text is a diagram that turns a passage into a visual hierarchy. The central idea sits in the middle, the main points branch outward, and supporting details hang from those branches. Good maps separate the main argument from examples, definitions and evidence, so the structure of the text is visible at a glance.

Central idea: the core theme the whole text is about
Main branches: the primary arguments or sections
Subtopics: supporting points under each main branch
Details: examples, dates, definitions and evidence

Use the map to review a chapter, plan an essay or check your understanding. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own text, so you can start from exactly the material you need to learn.

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Questions About Text to Mind Map Tools

Answers about how text becomes a mind map and how to make one with CogniGuide.

What makes a good mind map from text?

A good map has one central idea, a few main branches that group related points, and short labels on each node. It should show how the text is organized, not copy full sentences.

Does a mind map keep the original order of the text?

Not always. A mind map groups ideas by meaning rather than by page order, which makes relationships between points easier to see and review.

Which files can I use to create a map with CogniGuide?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text, Markdown or image files, or simply type a topic.

Is it free, and can I turn the map into a quiz?

There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. On a map you can also turn the content into a quiz to test yourself.