Mind Map Software for Office 365 Users
See how an Office document becomes a clear branched map, then build your own from a Word or PowerPoint file 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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Built for Office Documents
Turn the files you already write and present in Word and PowerPoint into maps you can study and share.
Start from your own files
Upload a DOCX or PPTX file and the AI turns its headings and slides into a mind map.
Branches you can expand
Expand any node with AI to add detail, or edit the text to match your wording.
Quiz and export next
Turn the map into a quiz, make flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How to Make a Mind Map from Office Files
Three steps take a Word or PowerPoint document to a usable map.
- 1
Add your document
Upload a Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, or type a topic instead.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI reads the headings and slides and groups them into main branches and sub-branches.
- 3
Study, expand or export
Expand weak branches, edit the text, share a link, or export the map for your report.
Mind Map Software for Microsoft 365 Work
Mind map software for Office 365 is a tool that reads Word and PowerPoint content and arranges it as a branching diagram. Office has no built-in mind mapper, so people often sketch maps by hand or use add-ins. A good map keeps a central topic, then splits it into main branches such as goals, sections, evidence and open questions, with smaller nodes under each.
- Central topic: the single idea the whole document is about
- Main branches: the major sections or themes from headings
- Sub-branches: supporting points, examples and definitions
- Open questions: gaps you still need to research or confirm
Use the map to plan a report, prepare a presentation or revise a document. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own Word or PowerPoint files in a few minutes.
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Office 365 Mind Map FAQ
Common questions about mapping Word and PowerPoint content.
Can I make a mind map from a Word document?
Yes. Upload a DOCX file and the AI reads the headings and paragraphs, then groups them into branches you can expand, edit and export.
Does CogniGuide work with PowerPoint files?
Yes. You can upload a PPTX file, and the AI turns the slide titles and content into a mind map.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.
Can I turn the map into a quiz?
Yes. Any map can become a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.