Mind Map Generator for Notes, PDFs and Topics
A mind map generator builds a branched map from your material. Upload a file or type a topic, and get an interactive map you can expand and edit.
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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 the Mind Map Generator Does
Start from your own material, then shape the map to match how you study.
Build from your files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or Markdown file, or an image, and the AI extracts the key ideas.
Organized branch structure
Main topics sit at the centre, with supporting points and details arranged in expandable branches.
Study beyond the map
Turn the map into a quiz, export it as PNG or PDF, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How the Mind Map Generator Works
Three steps from raw notes to a map you can study from.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type the topic you want mapped.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator groups ideas into a central topic, main branches and sub-points.
- 3
Study and refine
Expand nodes with AI, edit text, then quiz yourself or export the map.
About Mind Map Generators
A mind map generator is software that converts information into a diagram with one central idea and branches radiating outward. Each branch holds a related category, and smaller nodes hold the supporting facts. The layout shows how ideas connect, which makes it easier to see structure in a long text, lecture or report than in linear notes.
- Central topic: the core idea the whole map is built around
- Main branches: the major categories or themes in the material
- Sub-nodes: supporting facts, examples and definitions
- Connections: links that show cause, sequence or relationship
Use the map to review before an exam, plan a project or outline an essay. Then create your own mind map with CogniGuide from your notes or a PDF.
Mind Map Generator Questions
Common questions about making maps from your own material.
What files can a mind map generator read?
CogniGuide accepts PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text and Markdown files, and images. You can also type a topic instead of uploading.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise these limits.
Can I edit the generated map?
Yes. You can edit any node's text, expand a node with AI for more detail, and export the result as PNG or PDF.
Can I test myself using the map?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz, and the same notes can become flashcards for review.