Mind Map Tool for Windows Users
CogniGuide works in any modern Windows browser with no download. Upload your notes, PDF or slides and get an interactive map in seconds.
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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 Windows Study and Work
Turn files already on your PC into maps you can edit, expand and share.
Build From Your Own Files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or Markdown file, or an image, and the AI builds the map from it.
Expandable Branches
Expand any node with AI, edit its text, and keep the structure clear as the map grows.
Quiz and Export
Turn the map into a quiz, export it as PNG or PDF, or share a link with classmates.
How to Make a Map on Windows
Three steps in your browser, from file to finished map.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload a file from your Windows PC or type a topic in the box.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The generator groups your content into main branches and sub-branches.
- 3
Study, Expand or Export
Edit nodes, expand weak areas, take a quiz or export a PNG or PDF.
Choosing a Mind Map Tool for Windows
A mind map tool for Windows helps you arrange ideas around one central topic. Good tools let you add branches, reorder them and export the result. Browser-based tools such as CogniGuide skip installation and can start from a document, so you spend less time drawing and more time understanding the material.
- File import: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text and image sources
- Branch editing: add, rename and reorder nodes freely
- AI expansion: grow any node into sub-topics
- Export: PNG or PDF for printing and sharing
- Quizzes: test recall from the same map
Use your map to review before exams or to plan a project. When you are ready, CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own Windows files in one step.
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Mind Map Tool for Windows: Common Questions
Answers about using mind mapping on a Windows PC.
Do I need to install anything on Windows?
No. CogniGuide runs in your browser, so you can use it on Windows without installing a desktop app.
Which files can I upload from my PC?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, and images, or simply type a topic.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise the limits.
Can I turn my Windows mind map into a quiz?
Yes. You can convert any map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.