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Chrome Extension Mind Map for Web Research

See how a browser-based mind map organizes an article into branches. Then build your own map from notes, a PDF or a 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 a Browser Mind Map Helps With

Turn long reading into a map you can scan, expand and test yourself on.

Build from your own material

Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or text copied from a web page to start your map.

Clear branches for research

AI groups ideas into main topics and sub-points so the structure of an article is easy to see.

Study and share the result

Expand any node, turn the map into a quiz, export as PNG or PDF, or share a link.

How to Make a Chrome Extension Mind Map Style Map

Gather your research, then let AI organize it into a map you can edit.

  1. 1

    Add your research

    Upload a saved PDF, Word file, or text and notes from the web pages you read.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    CogniGuide organizes the content into a central topic with expandable branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and export

    Expand weak branches, quiz yourself, then export or share the map.

Chrome Extension Mind Maps for Reading and Research

A chrome extension mind map is a browser tool that turns web content into a visual diagram of connected ideas. Instead of a long list of tabs and highlights, you get a central topic with main branches for themes, evidence and questions. The same structure works for articles, reports and documentation you read online.

  • Central topic: the main subject of the article or page
  • Main branches: the key themes the author develops
  • Evidence nodes: examples, figures and quotes that support each theme
  • Open questions: points to check or research further

Use the map to review quickly, spot gaps, or plan a write-up. You can also create a personalized map from your own notes with CogniGuide.

Chrome Extension Mind Map FAQ

Common questions about mapping web content and research notes.

What does a mind map do for web research?

It shows how the ideas in a source connect. Main themes sit on the first branches, with supporting details below. This makes it easier to review a long article quickly and remember its structure.

Can I turn saved web content into a mind map?

Yes. Copy the text from your saved pages into a text or Markdown file, or upload a PDF, and CogniGuide turns it into a mind map with expandable branches.

Which files can I use to make my map with CogniGuide?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic to start a map from scratch.

Can the map be used for a quiz or flashcards?

Yes. You can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards. The free plan allows 5 creations a week.