Mind Map View: How to Read and Use Your Map
See how the map view shows a topic as branches, sub-branches and details, and how you can expand any node. Build a map from your own notes or PDF.
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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 View Lets You Do
Each map opens in an interactive view built for studying, editing and reviewing your material.
Build from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file, or type a topic to create the map.
Expand and edit any node
Open a branch with AI for more detail, or edit node text so the map matches your course.
Quiz, export and share
Turn the map into a quiz, export it as PNG or PDF, or share a link. Flashcards can be made from the same notes.
How to Open and Use Your Mind Map View
Three steps take you from your source material to a map you can navigate and study.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type a topic into CogniGuide to start a new map.
- 2
AI builds the branches
The generator organizes the content into a central topic with expandable main branches.
- 3
Explore, edit and export
Open nodes, expand details, adjust the text, then export or turn the map into a quiz.
Using the Mind Map View for Study
The mind map view is the interactive canvas where a map is displayed and explored. A central topic sits in the middle, with main branches radiating outward. Each branch can hold sub-branches and short details, so you can move from the big picture to specific facts without leaving the view.
- Central node: the main subject the whole map is built around
- Main branches: the major themes that split the topic into parts
- Sub-branches: smaller ideas, examples or definitions under each theme
- Expandable nodes: open any branch to add more detail with AI
- Export options: save the view as a PNG or PDF for printing
Use the view to scan a topic, check gaps and revise before a test. When you are ready, create a personalized map from your own notes with CogniGuide.
Mind Map View Questions
Answers about viewing, editing and sharing your map.
How do I move around a large mind map?
You can pan across the canvas and zoom in or out to focus on one branch at a time. Collapse branches you have finished to keep the view clear while you study the rest.
Can I change the text of a node after it is created?
Yes. You can edit any node's text directly in the view, so the map can reflect your own wording or corrections from your course notes.
Which files can I use to create a map I can view?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic instead of uploading.
Is there a free plan for creating mind maps?
Yes. The free plan includes 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise these limits.