CogniGuide

How to Use MindMup for Your Mind Maps

Follow the basic steps to create, edit and export a map in MindMup. You can also skip manual building and turn your own notes or a PDF into a map with CogniGuide.

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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

What You Can Do With CogniGuide

A faster route to a finished map, for readers who want the structure without building every node by hand.

Build from your own files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and get a map of its main ideas.

Expand any branch

Select a node and let AI add sub-branches, so the map grows with your topic.

Quiz and export

Turn the finished map into a quiz, export it as PNG or PDF, or share a link.

How the Process Works

Three steps to a mind map built from your own material.

1
Add your material
Upload a file or type the topic you want to map out.
2
AI builds the map
The AI organizes the content into a map with expandable branches.
3
Study and export
Edit nodes, expand branches, take the quiz or export the map to PNG or PDF.

Using MindMup Step by Step

MindMup is a web-based mind mapping tool. You start a new map, type a central topic, and press Enter to add child nodes that branch out from it. Each node can be dragged, collapsed or edited, and maps can be saved to Google Drive or exported. The basic method is the same for most mapping tools: one central idea, then main branches, then supporting details. Learning this structure makes any map easier to read.

Central topic: the main idea placed at the center of the map
Main branches: the first-level categories that split the topic
Child nodes: supporting details added under each branch
Export and share: saving the finished map for later review

Use the map to review, revise or plan your work by reading each branch in turn. To build a map from your own notes or PDF instead of starting from a blank canvas, try CogniGuide.

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Common Questions About MindMup

Answers on using MindMup and getting a map from your own files.

Is MindMup free to use?

MindMup offers a free version for basic mapping. Check its website for current limits on features and storage, since these can change.

How do I add a new node in MindMup?

Select a node and press Enter to create a child node. Press Tab or use the toolbar to create a sibling node at the same level.

Can CogniGuide build a map from my PDF?

Yes. Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file and CogniGuide turns it into an interactive mind map.

Can I turn a CogniGuide map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is created you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself on the key points.