Mind Map Doc: Build a Visual Map From Your Document
See how a document breaks into sections, key terms and details, then upload your own Word or PDF file to create a map that expands with AI.
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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 Your Document Mind Map Does
Turn the structure of a document into a map you can study, expand and share.
Built from your own file
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX or text file, and the AI turns its headings and key points into branches.
Shows the document structure
Main sections become top branches, with supporting points and details nested beneath them.
Ready for the next step
Expand any node, turn the map into a quiz, make flashcards or export it as a PNG or PDF.
How to Make a Mind Map From a Doc
Three steps take a document from pages of text to a clear visual outline.
- 1
Upload your document
Add a Word, PDF or PowerPoint file, or paste the text you want mapped.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI finds the main sections and key ideas and arranges them as branches.
- 3
Study, expand and export
Edit nodes, expand weak areas, take a quiz or export the map to share.
Using a Mind Map Doc to Understand Long Text
A mind map doc is a visual version of a written document. The central idea sits in the middle, and the main sections of the document radiate outward as branches. Each branch holds the key terms, examples and supporting facts from that section, so the overall argument and its structure are visible at a glance.
- Central topic: the document's main subject or purpose
- Main sections: the headings that organize the argument
- Key terms: definitions and names the reader must remember
- Supporting details: evidence, examples and dates under each section
Use the map to review a report, prepare for a meeting or revise for an exam. CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own documents, so you can start from the structure you already have.
Mind Map Doc Questions
Answers about turning documents into mind maps.
What is a mind map doc?
A mind map doc is a document turned into a visual diagram. The main topic sits at the center, and sections, key terms and details branch out from it. It makes the structure of long text easier to scan and remember.
Why use a mind map for a document?
A map shows how ideas connect, which a linear page often hides. Seeing sections side by side helps you spot gaps, repeated points and the logic of the argument.
Which file types can I upload?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, and images. You can also type a topic instead of uploading.
Can I turn the map into a quiz?
Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself on the document's content. The same notes can also become flashcards.