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Microsoft Concept Map Template for Study and Planning

See a ready concept map structure you can adapt in Word or PowerPoint, then build your own map from your notes, PDF or slides.

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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

Build Your Concept Map Faster

Skip the blank page. Start from your own material and let the AI lay out the concepts and links.

Built From Your Own Files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and get a concept map from its content.

Clear Hierarchy of Ideas

Main concepts sit at the top with linked subtopics and details branching beneath them.

Quiz and Flashcards Next

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes, then export as PNG or PDF.

How to Make a Concept Map from a Template

Three steps take you from a blank layout to a finished, editable map.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload your notes, slides or PDF, or type the topic you want to map.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI pulls out the main concepts and links them into an expandable layout.

  3. 3

    Edit, Expand and Export

    Adjust node text, expand branches, then export or turn it into a quiz.

Microsoft Concept Map Template Basics

A Microsoft concept map template is a starting layout for showing how ideas connect, usually built with shapes and connector lines in Word, PowerPoint or Visio. A concept map places a central idea at the top, links it to main concepts, and labels each link with a short phrase that explains the relationship. Good templates keep the layout flexible so you can move nodes and add branches.

  • Central idea: the main topic placed at the top or centre
  • Main concepts: the key ideas linked directly to the topic
  • Linking phrases: short labels that explain each relationship
  • Supporting details: examples and facts branching from each concept

Use the template to revise, plan a project or check your understanding. When you want a map built from your own notes, CogniGuide creates one for you in minutes.

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Microsoft Concept Map Template Questions

Answers about templates, layouts and building your own map.

What is a concept map template?

It is a pre-built layout with a central idea, linked concept boxes and labelled connector lines. You replace the sample text with your own content and keep the structure.

Can I make a concept map in Word or PowerPoint?

Yes. Both programs let you draw shapes and connector lines, though arranging many nodes by hand takes time.

Which file types can CogniGuide use to build a map?

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

Is there a free option to create my map?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed, and you can turn the finished map into a quiz.