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Edit Your Mind Map Online

Change node text, add branches and reshape your map in the browser. Start from a PDF, document or topic you type in.

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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

Editing Tools in One Place

Adjust every part of a map without installing software, then keep it organized as your notes grow.

Edit Any Node

Click a node to rewrite its text, correct a label or tidy wording taken from your source file.

Expand Branches with AI

Select a node and let AI add sub-branches, so the map grows from your material instead of blank space.

Export or Share

Download the edited map as PNG or PDF, or share a link with classmates or colleagues.

How to Edit a Mind Map Online

Three steps take you from a rough draft to a clean, finished map you can study or present.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint or text file, or type a topic to begin a new map.

  2. 2

    Review the AI Map

    AI turns your content into branches. Scan the structure and note any labels to fix.

  3. 3

    Edit, Expand and Export

    Rename nodes, expand branches, then export a PNG or PDF or turn the map into a quiz.

Editing a Mind Map in Your Browser

Editing a mind map online means changing its nodes, branches and labels directly in a web tool, without desktop software. Most maps need a few passes: fixing wording, adding detail and reorganizing branches as your understanding grows. An online editor lets you do this from any device, and AI can expand branches so you start from a fuller structure.

  • Node text: rename or correct any label in place
  • Branches: add, move or collapse sub-topics as the structure changes
  • AI expansion: grow a selected node with suggested child ideas
  • Export: save the finished map as PNG or PDF for printing or slides

Once the structure is clear, use the map to revise, plan or present. CogniGuide can also build a fresh map from your own notes, so you can edit something personal from the start.

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Common Questions About Editing Mind Maps

Answers about changing, expanding and saving your maps online.

Can I edit a mind map after AI creates it?

Yes. You can change any node's text, expand or collapse branches, and add new nodes to adjust the AI-generated structure.

Can I export my edited map?

Yes. Edited maps can be exported as PNG or PDF, and you can also share a link to the map.

Which files can I start from?

You can start from PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, images, or a typed topic.

Is online map editing free?

There is a free plan that allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits.