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Revision Mind Map Maker for Exam Study

See how a revision mind map groups a course into topics and subtopics. Then build your own map from your notes, slides or PDF in minutes.

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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 Revision Mind Map Maker

Turn the material you already have into a map you can review and test yourself with.

Built From Your Own Notes

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

Clear Topic Structure

Each main topic becomes a branch, with subtopics and key details beneath it so gaps are easy to spot.

Quiz and Flashcards Next

Turn the finished map into a quiz, or use the same notes for flashcards, to check what you remember.

How the Revision Map Maker Works

Three steps from a pile of notes to a map you can revise from.

  1. 1

    Add Your Material

    Upload your notes, slides or PDF, or type the exam topic you are revising.

  2. 2

    AI Builds the Map

    The generator groups the content into main topics, subtopics and key points as expandable branches.

  3. 3

    Revise, Expand and Quiz

    Expand weak branches with AI, edit the text, export a PNG or PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.

Building a Revision Map for Exams

A revision mind map is a visual summary of a course that places one central topic in the middle and branches out to its main themes, subtopics and details. Students use it to see how ideas connect before an exam. A good map keeps the structure of the syllabus while making each part short enough to recall. Building one by hand takes time, so a revision mind map maker can create the first draft from your own material.

  • Core topics: the main themes of the syllabus, one branch each
  • Subtopics: the parts within each theme that you must recall
  • Key terms: definitions, names, dates or formulas worth memorizing
  • Connections: links between branches that often appear in exam questions

Use the map to check coverage, spot gaps and plan your study sessions. Generate a personalized revision map from your notes with CogniGuide and keep it up to date as the course moves on.

Revision Mind Map Maker FAQs

Common questions about making a revision map from your notes.

What files can I use to make a revision map?

You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image. You can also type a topic instead of uploading.

Can I turn the revision map into a quiz?

Yes. Once the map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test how well you remember each branch.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise these limits.

Can I edit the map after it is generated?

Yes. You can edit any node's text, expand branches with AI, and export the map as a PNG or PDF.