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Mind Map Web App for Studying and Planning

Explore a sample map of how a mind map web app works, then build your own from your PDF, slides, notes or a 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.

How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify

What the Web App Does for You

Work in your browser to turn source material into a map you can study, edit and share.

Build From Your Own Files

Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file and get a branching map.

Expand and Edit Any Branch

Ask AI to expand a node, or rewrite node text so the map matches your course.

Quiz, Flashcards and Export

Turn the map into a self-test, make flashcards from the same notes, or export PNG or PDF.

How the Mind Map Web App Works

Three steps from raw material to a map you can study in minutes.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload a file or type a topic into the web app.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI groups ideas into main branches with expandable sub-nodes.

  3. 3

    Study, Expand or Quiz

    Edit nodes, expand weak branches, export the map or test yourself.

Using a Mind Map Web App for Study and Planning

A mind map web app stores a map in your browser so you can build, change and share it from any device. A map starts with one central idea and branches out into main themes, then into supporting details. Because each branch can be opened or collapsed, the map works well for long documents, lecture slides and project plans. The structure shows how ideas relate, which plain lists rarely do.

  • Central topic: the core idea placed at the centre of the map
  • Main branches: the major themes that organize the material
  • Sub-nodes: definitions, examples and causes under each branch
  • Connections: links that show how one idea depends on another

Use the finished map to review before an exam, plan a project or explain a subject to someone else. CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own notes in the same web app.

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Mind Map Web App Questions

Answers about using a browser-based mind map tool.

Do I need to install anything to use a mind map web app?

No. A mind map web app runs in your browser, so you can open it on a laptop, tablet or phone without installing software.

Can a mind map web app show my existing notes as a map?

Yes, in CogniGuide you can upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image, and the AI turns it into a map.

Which file types can I use to build a map?

CogniGuide accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text and Markdown files, and images. You can also type a topic instead of uploading a file.

Is the mind map web app free?

There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Paid plans raise the limits.