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Shared Mind Map for Group Study and Planning

See how a shared map keeps a team on one structure, then build your own map from notes, a PDF or a topic.

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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

What a Shared Mind Map Gives You

One map, many contributors, and a clear structure everyone can follow.

Build from shared material

Upload a PDF, slides or notes from the group and let AI draft the first map.

Clear branches for every topic

Main branches and sub-branches keep each person's ideas in one organized place.

Share a link and test each other

Share the map by link, then turn it into a quiz or flashcards for group review.

How to Make a Shared Mind Map

Start from your group's material, then share the result for review.

1
Add the group's material
Upload a file, paste notes or type the shared topic to start.
2
AI builds the map
The generator creates a branched map you can expand, edit and reorganize.
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Share, expand and quiz
Share the link, add detail to any node and export or quiz the group.

Shared Mind Map Basics

A shared mind map is one visual diagram that several people can read and extend. Its value comes from a single agreed structure: a central topic, main branches for each theme and smaller nodes for details. Keeping that structure visible helps a group see gaps, overlaps and links between ideas without scattered documents.

Central topic: the single question or subject everyone is building around
Main branches: the major themes the group has agreed to cover
Sub-branches: supporting facts, examples and open questions
Shared link: one address that keeps every reader on the same version

Use the shared map to split work, review progress and prepare for discussion. You can also create a personalized map from your own notes with CogniGuide.

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Shared Mind Map Questions

Common questions about sharing and building maps together.

What is a shared mind map?

A shared mind map is a single diagram that several people can view and add to. Everyone works from the same central topic and branch structure, which keeps ideas organized across a group.

Why use a shared mind map instead of documents?

A map shows relationships between ideas at a glance. Branches reveal gaps and overlaps that are hard to see in long, separate documents.

Can I build a shared map from my own files?

Yes. CogniGuide can create a map from a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, an image, or a typed topic.

Can I turn a shared map into a quiz?

Yes. You can turn a CogniGuide map into a quiz to test yourself or your group, and the same notes can become flashcards.