Mind Map Maker for Notes, PDFs and Topics
Learn how a mind map maker organizes ideas into branches, then create your own interactive map from a document, image or simple 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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
What Our Mind Map Maker Does
Turn the material you already have into a map you can explore, edit and test yourself on.
Build from your own files
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image to start your map.
Branches you can expand
Each main idea becomes a branch. Expand any node with AI to add detail where you need it.
Study and share
Turn the map into a quiz, make flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How to Make a Mind Map Online
Three steps take you from raw notes to a map you can study from.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type a topic into the mind map maker.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups your content into a central idea with main and sub-branches.
- 3
Study and refine
Expand nodes, edit text, then quiz yourself or export the finished map.
Using a Mind Map Maker Effectively
A mind map maker helps you place a central topic in the middle of a page and arrange related ideas around it as branches. Each branch can split into smaller points, so the structure shows both the big picture and the details. Good maps keep labels short and group related ideas together, which makes them easier to scan and remember.
- Central idea: the main topic placed at the center
- Main branches: the major themes that support it
- Sub-branches: details, examples and definitions under each theme
- Links: connections between branches that show relationships
Use the finished map to review before an exam, plan a project or outline an essay. CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own notes in minutes.
Mind Map Maker Questions
Answers about making and using maps with CogniGuide.
What files can I upload to the mind map maker?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic instead of uploading anything.
Is the mind map maker free to use?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.
Can I edit the map after the AI creates it?
Yes. You can edit any node's text, expand branches with AI, and rearrange the structure to match how you think about the topic.
Can I turn my mind map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a finished map into a quiz so you can test yourself on the material.