SimpleMind Map: An Example and How to Build One
See how a SimpleMind style map breaks a topic into branches, then create your own map from your notes, PDF or 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.
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Build a SimpleMind Style Map Fast
Turn your own material into a clear, editable mind map in minutes.
Build from your files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and get a structured map.
Clear branching structure
Main topics sit at the center with subtopics and details branching outward.
Study next steps
Turn the same map into a quiz or flashcards to test what you remember.
How to Make a SimpleMind Map
Three steps from raw notes to a map you can study and share.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type the topic you want to map out.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI groups ideas into main branches and subtopics you can expand.
- 3
Study, edit and export
Edit nodes, expand branches, take a quiz, then export as PNG or PDF.
What a SimpleMind Map Looks Like
A SimpleMind map is a radial diagram that places one central idea at the middle and connects related ideas as branches. Each branch can hold subtopics, examples and details. The format suits note taking, planning and revision because you can see how ideas relate at a glance.
- Central topic: the main idea that anchors the whole map
- Main branches: the major categories that split the subject
- Subtopics: smaller ideas that sit under each branch
- Details and examples: facts, dates or sources attached to nodes
- Links: connections between branches that show relationships
Use the map to review a subject, spot gaps and plan an essay. You can build a personalized version from your own notes with CogniGuide.
SimpleMind Map Questions
Common questions about structuring and building these maps.
What is a SimpleMind map used for?
It is used to organize ideas visually, showing a central topic with branches for categories and details. Students, planners and writers use it for note taking, brainstorming and reviewing material.
How is a mind map different from a flowchart?
A mind map radiates outward from one central idea and shows associations between concepts. A flowchart shows a sequence of steps or decisions in order.
Which files can CogniGuide turn into a SimpleMind style map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text, Markdown or image files, or simply type a topic to start.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The free plan includes 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.