Make a Mind Map Free, Online
See how a mind map is built from a central idea and branches, then let AI create one from your own notes, PDF or topic.
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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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Free Mind Mapping, Built From Your Material
Start with what you already have and turn it into a map you can study, expand and share.
Start from your own files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and get a mind map from its key ideas.
Clear branches and sub-branches
Each main idea becomes a branch, with supporting details nested beneath it for easy scanning.
Quiz and export when ready
Turn the finished map into a self-test quiz, or export it as a PNG or PDF to print.
How to Make a Free Mind Map
Three simple steps take you from raw notes to a finished, editable map.
- 1
Add notes or type a topic
Upload your file or type the subject you want to map out.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups your material into a central node with expandable branches.
- 3
Edit, expand and export
Rename nodes, expand any branch with AI, then export or share the map.
How to Make a Mind Map Free
A free mind map starts with one central idea in the middle of the page. Main branches radiate outward for the key themes, and smaller branches hold the details, examples and facts that support each theme. Keeping each node short, usually a word or a phrase, makes the map easy to scan and revise.
- Central idea: the main topic, placed at the center
- Main branches: the key themes, one per major idea
- Sub-branches: supporting details, examples and facts
- Keywords: short labels that keep each node readable
Once your map is drawn, use it to review, quiz yourself or plan an essay. CogniGuide can build a mind map from your own notes in seconds, so you can start with your material.
Free Mind Map Questions
Answers about making a mind map for free.
Can I make a mind map for free?
Yes. CogniGuide has a free plan that allows 5 creations a week, with no payment needed to start.
What file types can I use?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also just type a topic.
Can I edit the map after it is created?
Yes. You can edit node text, expand any branch with AI and export the finished map as PNG or PDF.
Can I turn the map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself on the material.