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Share Your Mind Map With a Link

See how a shared map helps classmates study together, then build your own from notes, a PDF or slides.

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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

Share Maps Without Friction

Every map you make can be shared, exported and turned into a quiz for others to try.

Build from your own material

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text file or image, or type a topic, and AI builds the map.

Share a link

Send a link so classmates or teachers can view the map and see how the branches connect.

Export and test

Export a PNG or PDF to print or send, or turn the map into a quiz to check understanding.

How to Share a Mind Map

Create the map, check the branches, then share it in the format your group needs.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload your notes or file, or type the topic you want to map out.

  2. 2

    Review and edit

    AI builds the map. Expand branches, edit node text and tidy the layout.

  3. 3

    Share or export

    Send a link, or export a PNG or PDF for handouts and shared folders.

Sharing a Mind Map for Group Study

Sharing a mind map means giving others a visual view of how a topic is organized. A good shared map starts with a central idea, then splits into main branches such as causes, key terms, processes and examples. Each branch holds the details that support it. Sharing works best when the map is clear enough to read without an explanation, so label branches with short noun phrases and keep the hierarchy consistent.

  • Central topic: the single idea the whole map is built around
  • Main branches: the major themes that organize the subject
  • Supporting details: facts, examples and terms under each branch
  • Relationships: links that show how one idea leads to another
  • Summary nodes: short labels that help readers scan the map quickly

Share a map once it is accurate and easy to scan, so others can study from the same structure. To make your own shareable map from your notes, CogniGuide can build one from a file or a topic in minutes.

Questions About Sharing Mind Maps

Common questions about sharing maps and making them with CogniGuide.

What is the best way to share a mind map?

Sharing a link lets others explore the map in a browser, while a PNG or PDF works well for printing or attaching to an email. Choose the format your classmates or teachers can open most easily.

Can I export a mind map to share offline?

Yes. You can export a map as a PNG or PDF, which is useful for handouts, printed study packs or shared folders without internet access.

Which files can CogniGuide turn into a shareable map?

You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image, or simply type a topic. The AI then builds an interactive map from it.

Is it free to share a mind map with CogniGuide?

There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits. You can also turn a map into a quiz to test yourself.