Create a Concept Map Online Free
Turn your notes, PDF or slides into a clear, interactive concept map. The free plan lets you build five maps a week with no payment needed.
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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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Why Build a Concept Map Online
A free online tool that shows how your ideas connect, without drawing every link by hand.
Build from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file, or simply type a topic, and get a map from it.
Clear links between ideas
Main concepts sit at the centre, with branches showing how each idea connects to the others.
Study further from the same map
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, make flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How to Create a Concept Map Online
Three steps from your notes to a map you can study, share or print.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type the topic you want to map out.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI finds the main concepts and arranges them as connected branches.
- 3
Study, expand or quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, then export, share or test yourself with a quiz.
Online Concept Map Basics
A concept map is a diagram that shows how ideas relate to one another. Each concept sits in a box, and labelled lines called linking words explain how two concepts connect. Starting from a central idea, the map spreads outward into related topics, examples and details. Making one online for free lets you organise your notes quickly and see the big picture before an exam or essay.
- Concepts: the main ideas, usually short noun phrases
- Linking words: labels that explain how two concepts relate
- Hierarchy: broad ideas at the top, specific details below
- Cross-links: connections between branches that show deeper understanding
Use your finished map to revise, spot gaps and explain a topic out loud. CogniGuide can build a personalised concept map from your own notes in minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about making a concept map online for free.
Is it really free to create a concept map online?
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits if you need more.
What files can I use to make a concept map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also type a topic directly.
Can I edit the map after the AI creates it?
Yes. You can edit any node's text and expand any branch with AI to add more detail.
Can I turn my concept map into a quiz?
Yes. You can convert a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.