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Group Mind Mapping for Teams and Study Groups

See how a shared map organizes ideas from several people into branches. Then create your own map from notes, a PDF or a topic.

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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

Why Use a Group Mind Map

One shared map keeps everyone's ideas in one place and shows how they connect.

Build from shared material

Upload meeting notes, a PDF or slides, and the AI turns them into a map everyone can read.

Clear branch structure

Main themes sit at the top level, with sub-ideas and details nested beneath them for easy scanning.

Turn the map into practice

Convert the same map into a quiz or flashcards, then export it as PNG or PDF to share.

How Group Mind Mapping Works

Start with the material your group already has, then refine the map together.

  1. 1

    Add your group material

    Upload notes, a document or slides, or type the topic your group is discussing.

  2. 2

    AI builds the shared map

    The AI organizes the content into a mind map with expandable branches for each theme.

  3. 3

    Expand, edit and share

    Expand weak branches, edit wording, then export or share a link with the group.

Group Mind Mapping Explained

Group mind mapping is a method where several people build one diagram around a central topic. Each contributor adds ideas as branches, which keeps brainstorming organized and makes overlaps and gaps easy to spot. The result is a single visual record that the whole group can study, discuss and revise.

  • Central topic: the question or subject the whole group works from
  • Main branches: the key themes that organize contributions
  • Sub-branches: supporting ideas, examples and open questions
  • Connections: links between branches that show relationships
  • Action items: the next steps or decisions each branch needs

Use the finished map to plan projects, revise for an exam or prepare a meeting. CogniGuide can turn your group's own notes into a shared mind map you can expand and share.

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Group Mind Mapping Questions

Common questions about shared mind maps and how CogniGuide builds them.

What is the main benefit of a group mind map?

It gives everyone one visual record of the discussion. Ideas stay linked to their themes, so the group can see overlaps, gaps and priorities at a glance.

How many people can work on a mind map together?

A map is a shared diagram, so any number of people can review it. Group size depends on how you share the map, which you can do by exporting or sharing a link.

Which files can I use to create a group map?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic instead.

Is it free to make a group mind map with CogniGuide?

Yes, the free plan includes 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits.