Free Concept Map App for Students
See how a concept map organizes a topic into linked ideas, then build your own from your notes, PDF or slides with the free plan.
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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 Free Concept Map App Does
Turn the material you already have into a map you can study, change and test yourself on.
Build from your files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file, and the AI draws the main concepts and links.
Expand and edit branches
Grow any node with AI for more detail, or rewrite labels so the map matches your course.
Quiz and export
Turn the map into a quiz to test recall, then export as PNG or PDF or share a link.
How to Make a Concept Map Free
Three steps from your notes to a finished, study-ready concept map.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your lecture notes or textbook chapter, or type the topic you want to map.
- 2
AI builds the map
The app identifies key concepts and draws labeled links between related ideas.
- 3
Study, expand, quiz
Review the map, expand weak branches, then test yourself with a generated quiz.
Using a Free Concept Map App for Study
A concept map shows how ideas connect. Each node holds a concept, and labeled lines show how two concepts relate, such as cause, part of, or leads to. A free concept map app lets you build this structure quickly from a textbook chapter or lecture slides, without drawing every box by hand.
- Core concepts: the central ideas placed at the top level
- Supporting details: examples, definitions and evidence under each concept
- Cross-links: labeled connections between branches that show relationships
- Study questions: prompts that help you explain each link in your own words
Use the map to review before an exam, spot gaps in your understanding, and explain the topic out loud. To make a version from your own notes, create a personalized concept map with CogniGuide.
Free Concept Map App Questions
Answers about concept maps and making one from your own material.
What is a concept map?
A concept map is a diagram of ideas, where each concept is a node and labeled lines show how concepts relate. It shows the structure of a topic, not just a list of facts.
How is a concept map different from a mind map?
A mind map radiates from one central idea. A concept map links many ideas in a network, and each connection is labeled with a relationship, so it suits subjects with cause and effect or hierarchy.
Which files can I use to make my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also just type a topic.
Is the free plan enough to make a map?
The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. You can also turn a finished map into a quiz to test yourself.