A Mind Map Tool That Builds the Map for You
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text file or image, or just type a topic. CogniGuide's mind map tool organizes it into branches you can expand, edit and study.
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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 the Mind Map Tool Does
Start from your own material and turn it into a structured map in one step.
Build from your own files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text, Markdown or image and get a map of its main ideas.
Expand any branch with AI
Select a node to generate deeper subtopics, so the map grows where you need detail.
Quiz, flashcards and export
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, make flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How the Mind Map Tool Works
Three steps from raw material to a map you can study and share.
- 1
Add your material or topic
Upload a file or type a topic into the mind map tool.
- 2
AI builds the map
The tool groups ideas into a hierarchy of main branches and sub-branches.
- 3
Study, edit and export
Expand nodes, edit text, take a quiz, then export or share a link.
Choosing a Mind Map Tool for Studying and Planning
A mind map tool arranges information around one central idea and links related ideas as branches. Good tools let you start from existing material rather than a blank page, so the structure appears in seconds. This is useful for lecture notes, reports, research papers and project planning, where the hard part is often sorting ideas rather than writing them down.
- Source input: files, text, images or a plain topic
- Hierarchy: central idea, main branches, sub-branches
- Expansion: AI adds detail to any selected node
- Editing: rename, reorder or delete nodes freely
- Output: PNG, PDF, shareable links and quizzes
Use the map to review before an exam, outline an essay or plan a project. When you are ready, CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own notes or PDF in a few minutes.
Mind Map Tool Questions
Common questions about making maps with CogniGuide.
What file types can I use with the mind map tool?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, and images. You can also type a topic without uploading anything.
Is the mind map tool 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 node text, expand any branch with AI, and reorganize the structure as you like.
Can I turn a map into a quiz or flashcards?
Yes. Convert a finished map into a quiz to test yourself, or create flashcards from the same notes.