Subject Mind Map: Build One From Your Course
See how a subject breaks into units, key terms and links. Then let AI build a map from your own notes, 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
Why Map Your Subject Visually
A subject map shows how each unit connects, so you can revise the whole course in one view.
Built From Your Material
Upload your lecture notes, textbook chapter or slides and the AI turns them into a branching map.
Units, Topics and Links
See the course structure at a glance, with core ideas and the links between units.
Quiz and Flashcards Next
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Subject Mind Map
Three steps take you from a syllabus or notes to a map you can study from.
- 1
Add your course material
Upload notes, a syllabus, slides or a chapter, or type the subject name.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups the content into units, topics and key terms as expandable branches.
- 3
Study, expand and test
Expand weak branches, edit wording, export a PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.
Subject Mind Map Basics and Structure
A subject mind map is a visual outline of a course. It starts from the subject name in the center and branches into the main units, then into the topics, definitions and examples inside each unit. Good maps show how units relate, so you see the course as one connected system rather than a list of separate chapters.
- Units: the major chapters or modules of the course
- Core concepts: the main ideas each unit depends on
- Key terms: definitions you must be able to recall
- Examples: worked problems, case studies or dates
- Links: connections between units that often appear in exams
Use your subject map to plan revision, spot gaps and check that you can explain each unit. CogniGuide can build a personalized subject map from your own notes or PDF in a few minutes.
Subject Mind Map Questions
Common questions about organizing a course as a mind map.
How many main branches should a subject mind map have?
Most subjects work well with four to six main branches, usually one per unit or major theme. Too many branches make the map hard to scan, so group smaller topics under a shared parent.
Should I map a whole course or one unit at a time?
Start with the whole course for an overview, then create a separate map for each unit that needs detailed revision. This keeps both the big picture and the detail manageable.
Which files can I use to create a subject map with CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image of your notes. You can also just type the subject name.
Can I turn my subject mind map into a quiz?
Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself. The free plan allows 5 creations a week.