Concept Map Program for Studying Any Topic
See how a concept map organizes ideas into linked branches, then let AI build one from your own notes, PDF or slides.
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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.
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What the Program Does for You
Build a concept map from material you already have, then use it to study and test yourself.
Map From Your Files
Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text file, and the AI turns its content into linked concepts.
Clear Hierarchy
Main ideas sit at the top, with supporting concepts and examples branching beneath them for easy review.
Quiz and Export
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or export it as PNG or PDF to print and share.
How to Make a Concept Map
Three steps take you from raw notes to a map you can study from.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload your notes, slides or PDF, or simply type the topic you are studying.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The program identifies key concepts and links them into expandable branches.
- 3
Study and Refine
Expand nodes, edit text, then quiz yourself or export the map for revision.
Concept Map Programs: Structure and Use
A concept map program is software that arranges ideas as nodes connected by labeled links. Each concept sits in a box, and the links explain how two ideas relate, such as causes, parts or examples. Good maps start with a broad central topic, then divide it into main branches and finer details.
- Central topic: the main subject placed at the center of the map
- Main branches: the major subtopics that split from the center
- Linking phrases: short labels explaining how two concepts connect
- Supporting details: examples, data and definitions at the outer edges
Use the finished map to review before a test or to plan an essay. CogniGuide can build a personalized concept map from your own notes or files so you can start studying right away.
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Concept Map Program Questions
Answers to common questions about making concept maps.
What is the difference between a concept map and a mind map?
A concept map links ideas with labeled connections and can form loops or networks. A mind map usually radiates from one central idea in a tree-like pattern with no labeled links between branches.
When should I use a concept map?
Use one when you need to show how ideas relate, such as causes and effects, parts of a system or steps in a process.
Which files can I use to create a map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic.
Can the map become a quiz?
Yes. You can turn a finished map into a quiz to test yourself on the concepts and links.