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Automatic Mind Map Maker for Study Notes

See how an automatic mind map is structured, then let AI build one from your own PDF, document, slides or typed topic.

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CogniGuide at a glance

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 Automatic Mind Map Maker Does

Upload your material or type a topic, and get a map you can study, expand and test yourself on.

Built From Your Own Files

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image, and the AI extracts the key ideas.

Clear Branching Structure

Main topics sit at the centre, with subtopics, details and examples branching outward in a logical order.

Study Next Steps

Expand any node with AI, edit text, export as PNG or PDF, and turn the map into a quiz to test recall.

How the Automatic Process Works

Three steps take you from raw notes to a map you can revise from.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload a file or type the topic you want mapped out.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The generator groups key ideas into main branches and subtopics automatically.

  3. 3

    Study and Refine

    Expand nodes, edit wording, export the map, or create a quiz from it.

Automatic Mind Maps: Structure and Use

An automatic mind map maker reads a source and arranges its content around one central idea. Each main topic becomes a branch, and supporting facts, causes, examples and definitions hang from those branches. Because the structure follows the logic of the material, the map shows how ideas connect instead of listing them in a line.

  • Central topic: the main subject placed at the centre
  • Main branches: the major themes the source covers
  • Subtopics: the parts, stages or categories within each theme
  • Details: definitions, examples and key dates or figures

Use the finished map to review before a test, plan an essay or spot gaps in your notes. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own files in the same way.

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Automatic Mind Map Maker Questions

Answers about how automatic mapping works and how to use it.

What is an automatic mind map?

An automatic mind map is a diagram generated by software that reads a text or document, identifies its main ideas, and arranges them around a central topic with branches for subtopics and details.

How accurate are automatically generated mind maps?

Accuracy depends on the source. Clear, well-organized notes usually produce the cleanest maps. Always check the branches against your material before relying on them for an exam.

Which files can I use to create a map?

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

Can I turn the generated map into a quiz?

Yes. CogniGuide lets you turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.