Free Offline Mind Map Maker
See how a mind map organizes a study topic, then build your own from notes, a PDF or slides with CogniGuide.
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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 You Get With a Free Map
Start on the free plan and build maps from your own study material.
Maps From Your Files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text file or image and get a map from it.
Expandable Branches
Open any node with AI to add subtopics and detail as you study.
Quiz and Export
Turn the map into a quiz or export it as a PNG or PDF to keep.
How to Make a Mind Map
Three steps from your notes to a finished map on the free plan.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type the topic you want to map out.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI organizes the content into a branching mind map.
- 3
Study and export
Expand branches, quiz yourself, then export the map to keep it.
Offline Mind Mapping Explained
A mind map is a diagram that starts with one central idea and branches out into related topics. Offline mind mapping means a map you can open, edit and save without a live connection, usually by exporting it as a file. The method works the same way on paper or in a tool: place the main topic in the center, draw main branches for the key themes, then add sub-branches with details, examples and terms.
- Central topic: the main idea placed at the center
- Main branches: the key themes that split from it
- Sub-branches: details, examples and definitions
- Export files: PNG or PDF copies you can keep offline
Use the map to review before a test or plan a project. Build a personalized version from your own notes with CogniGuide.
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Common Questions About Offline Mind Maps
Answers about offline use and the free plan.
Can I keep a mind map to use without internet?
Yes. You can export your map as a PNG or PDF and open that file anytime without a connection. Editing and AI expansion need an internet connection.
Does the free plan cost anything?
No. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise these limits.
Which files can I turn into a map?
You can upload PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image files, or simply type a topic.
Can I test myself with the map?
Yes. You can turn the map into a quiz to check what you remember.