Mind Map Editor for Notes and Study Maps
Edit node text, expand any branch with AI, and export your map. Start from a PDF, slides or a typed topic.
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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 You Can Do in the Editor
Shape a map generated from your material, then keep refining it as you study.
Build from your own files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and edit the map the AI creates from it.
Expand and reshape branches
Add AI-generated child nodes under any idea, or rewrite node text to match your course wording.
Quiz, export and share
Turn the edited map into a quiz, export it as PNG or PDF, or share a link with classmates.
How the Mind Map Editor Works
Three steps from raw notes to an editable, study-ready map.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type a topic into CogniGuide to start a new map.
- 2
AI builds the first map
The generator turns your content into a map with clear main branches and sub-branches.
- 3
Edit, expand and export
Rename nodes, expand branches with AI, then export or turn the map into a quiz.
About Mind Map Editors
A mind map editor is a tool for creating and changing a diagram that links a central topic to related ideas through branches. Good editors let you rename nodes, move branches, add detail and export the result. Most students use one to organize lecture notes, plan essays or review a chapter. The editor matters because a map is rarely right on the first try, and you need to reshape it as your understanding grows.
- Nodes: single ideas or short phrases placed on the map
- Branches: lines that connect a parent idea to its sub-ideas
- Expansion: adding detail under any node, by hand or with AI
- Editing: renaming, moving and deleting nodes as the structure changes
- Export: saving the finished map as PNG or PDF for printing or sharing
Once a map is edited to your liking, use it to revise, check gaps and test yourself. You can generate a personalized map from your own notes with CogniGuide, then refine it in the editor.
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Mind Map Editor Questions
Common questions about editing mind maps and where CogniGuide fits in.
What is the difference between a mind map and a concept map?
A mind map radiates from one central idea with branches, while a concept map links ideas with labeled arrows that show how they relate. Both can be edited in the same way.
Can I edit a mind map after the AI creates it?
Yes. You can rename nodes, expand any branch with AI, and reshape the structure until it matches your notes.
Which files can I use to create a map in CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images, or simply type a topic.
Is the CogniGuide mind map editor free to use?
There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits.