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CogniGuide

Free Mind Map App for Windows 10

CogniGuide runs in your Windows 10 browser. Upload notes, a PDF or a slide deck and get an editable mind map in minutes.

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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 Free Windows 10 Mind Map App Does

Build maps from your own material, then expand, edit and test yourself without installing software.

Build from your files

Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image, and get a map from it.

Expandable branches

Expand any node with AI, edit its text and reshape the structure as your understanding grows.

Quiz and export

Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, then export it as a PNG or PDF to print or share.

How to Make a Mind Map on Windows 10

Three steps from your file or topic to a study-ready map.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file from your Windows 10 PC or type a topic into the box.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    CogniGuide organizes the content into a map with main branches and sub-branches.

  3. 3

    Study, expand, export

    Expand weak branches, take the quiz, then export the map as PNG or PDF.

Free Mind Mapping Software for Windows 10 Users

A free mind map app for Windows 10 lets you organize ideas visually from any browser. A mind map starts with a central topic and branches out into subtopics, causes, examples and details. Because CogniGuide works in the browser, you do not need to install anything. Upload your notes or type a topic, and the AI sorts the content into connected branches you can edit.

  • Central topic: the main idea placed at the center of the map
  • Main branches: the major themes that split the subject
  • Sub-branches: supporting facts, examples and definitions
  • Quiz and flashcards: self-testing built from the same content

Use the map to plan an essay, revise for an exam or organize a project. When you are ready, CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own notes.

Free Mind Map App for Windows 10: Common Questions

Answers about using CogniGuide on a Windows 10 computer.

Do I need to install anything on Windows 10?

No. CogniGuide runs in your web browser, so you can use it on Windows 10 without downloading an installer.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.

Which file types can I upload?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, and images.

Can I turn the map into a quiz?

Yes. Any map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards.