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Mind Map Online for Notes and Study

See a sample online mind map with its main branches, then build your own from a PDF, slides or typed notes.

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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 Build a Mind Map Online

Work in your browser on any device, with no software to install before you start.

Build from your own files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and the AI turns it into a mind map.

Clear branching structure

Main topics sit at the centre, with subtopics and details branching outward so you see the links.

Next steps from the same map

Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.

How to Make an Online Mind Map

Three steps from raw material to a map you can study, edit and share.

  1. 1

    Add your material

    Upload a file or type a topic into the online mind map maker.

  2. 2

    AI builds the map

    The AI groups your content into central ideas, branches and details.

  3. 3

    Study, expand and export

    Edit nodes, expand branches, quiz yourself, then export as PNG or PDF.

About Online Mind Mapping

A mind map online is a diagram drawn in a web browser that shows a central idea with related topics branching out from it. Each branch can hold subtopics and details, so you can see how ideas connect. Online mind mapping works well for students, teachers and anyone organizing research, because the map can be edited, shared by link and kept in one place.

  • Central topic: the main idea placed at the centre of the map
  • Main branches: the major themes that split from the centre
  • Subtopics: supporting ideas that sit under each main branch
  • Details: facts, examples and definitions at the outer edges

Use the map to review before a test, plan an essay or outline a project. CogniGuide can build a personalized online mind map from your own notes or PDF in a few minutes.

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Online Mind Map Questions

Answers about making and using a mind map online.

What is a mind map online?

It is a mind map created and edited in a web browser. It shows one central idea with connected branches, and it can be viewed and shared without installing desktop software.

Can I make an online mind map from a PDF?

Yes. Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or Markdown file, or an image, and CogniGuide's AI turns the content into an interactive mind map.

Is the online mind map maker free?

There is a free plan that allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits.

Can I turn my online mind map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is built, you can convert it into a quiz to test yourself on the key branches and details.