Picture of a Concept Map: Example and Layout
See how concepts, linking phrases and branches fit together in one visual. Then generate your own map from your notes, PDF or slides.
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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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Build a Concept Map From Your Own Material
Start from the picture layout above, then fill it with the content you need to study.
Built From Your Files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and the AI extracts the key concepts.
Linked Concepts and Branches
Each concept connects to related ideas, so the structure shows how topics relate.
Quiz and Flashcards Next
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Concept Map Like the Picture
Three steps take you from a blank page to a finished, linked visual.
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Add Your Material
Upload your notes or PDF, or type the topic you want mapped.
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AI Builds the Map
The AI picks the main concepts and links them into branches you can expand.
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Study, Edit and Export
Expand nodes, edit wording, then export the map as PNG or PDF for review.
What a Concept Map Picture Shows
A picture of a concept map shows concepts as boxes or circles and linking phrases on the lines between them. Each link forms a short statement, such as "causes" or "is part of", so the map reads as a set of propositions. Most maps start with a broad idea at the top and spread into more specific ideas below it.
- Concept nodes: the key ideas, usually short noun phrases
- Linking phrases: verbs or connectors that explain each relationship
- Hierarchy: general ideas near the top, specific examples below
- Cross-links: connections between branches that show deeper relationships
Use a map like this to review a topic, check gaps in your understanding, or plan an essay. CogniGuide can generate a personalized map from your own notes in a few minutes.
Picture of a Concept Map: Common Questions
Answers about how concept maps are drawn and how to make your own.
What parts does a concept map picture include?
Most pictures include concept nodes, linking phrases on the connecting lines, and a hierarchy that moves from general to specific ideas. Some also show cross-links between branches.
Do concept maps have to look like a tree?
No. A tree layout is common, but a concept map can be a web, with connections running in several directions when ideas relate to more than one branch.
Which files can CogniGuide use to make a map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown file, or an image, or type a topic directly.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise the limits.