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PPT Mind Map for Turning Slides Into Study Notes

See how a presentation breaks into main topics and sub-points. Then upload your own PPTX to build a map from your slides.

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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 Use a PPT Mind Map

Slides show fragments. A mind map shows how those fragments connect.

Build From Your Own Slides

Upload a PPTX file and the AI reads the titles, bullets and notes to build the map.

Clear Topic Structure

Each slide group becomes a branch, with sub-points nested beneath the main ideas.

Quiz and Flashcards

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or create flashcards from the same slide content.

How to Make a PPT Mind Map

Three steps from presentation file to a map you can study.

  1. 1

    Upload Your Presentation

    Add a PPTX file, or type the topic if you do not have the slides.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The AI groups slide content into a central topic with expandable branches.

  3. 3

    Study, Expand and Quiz

    Expand weak branches, edit text, export a PNG or PDF, or test yourself.

PPT Mind Map Basics and Key Branches

A PPT mind map is a visual summary of a presentation. The central topic sits in the middle, and each main slide theme becomes a branch. Sub-points, examples and definitions hang off those branches. Because the layout follows the logic of the talk rather than its slide order, it is easier to review the whole argument at once.

  • Central topic: the presentation's main subject, placed at the center
  • Main branches: the major sections or slide groups of the deck
  • Sub-points: supporting facts, bullets and key definitions
  • Examples and details: data, dates or cases that back up each idea

Use the map to review before an exam or meeting, then expand any branch that feels thin. Create your own PPT mind map from your slides with CogniGuide.

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PPT Mind Map Questions

Common questions about slides, maps and study use.

Does a mind map replace the slides?

No. A mind map is a study summary of the slides. It shows the structure and key ideas so you can review the content faster.

What is the difference between a mind map and a concept map?

A mind map radiates from one central topic. A concept map links ideas with labeled arrows. Both help show how a presentation's ideas relate.

Which files can I upload to CogniGuide?

You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, images, or simply type a topic.

Can I turn the PPT mind map into a quiz?

Yes. Any mind map can be turned into a quiz to test yourself. The same notes can also become flashcards.