Virtual Concept Map for Online Study
See how an online concept map links ideas with labeled arrows. Then build your own 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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
Built From Your Own Material
Start from the files you already study with and get a linked, editable concept map in minutes.
Upload Your Study Files
Add a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file, and the AI maps the key concepts for you.
Linked Ideas With Labels
Concepts connect through branches you can expand, so relationships stay visible as you study.
Quiz and Flashcards Next
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Make a Virtual Concept Map
Three steps take you from scattered notes to a map you can study online.
- 1
Add Notes or a Topic
Upload a file or type a topic. The AI reads the content and finds the main concepts.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
Concepts appear as connected nodes, with branches for causes, parts and examples.
- 3
Study, Expand and Quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, export a PDF or PNG, or turn the map into a quiz.
What a Virtual Concept Map Shows
A virtual concept map is a concept map made and used on a computer or tablet. It places key ideas in nodes and joins them with labeled links that state how two ideas relate. Because it is digital, you can move nodes, add detail and share it with classmates. The map usually starts from one central idea and branches outward into subtopics, examples and evidence.
- Central idea: the main topic placed at the center of the map
- Subtopics: the major themes that branch from the core concept
- Linking phrases: short labels explaining how two concepts relate
- Examples: specific cases that support each subtopic
- Details: facts, dates or terms attached at the lowest level
Use the map to review before a test, spot gaps in your understanding and plan an essay. CogniGuide can build a personalized virtual concept map from your own notes in a few minutes.
Virtual Concept Map Questions
Answers about online concept maps and making your own.
What is the difference between a concept map and a mind map?
A concept map links ideas with labeled arrows that explain each relationship. A mind map radiates from one center with branches but usually omits the link labels, so it shows less about how ideas connect.
Why use a virtual concept map instead of paper?
Digital maps are easy to edit, expand and share. You can rearrange nodes without redrawing the whole diagram, and you can export the finished map as a PDF or image.
Which files can I use to make a map with CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic instead of uploading anything.
Can I turn my map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz so you can test yourself on the concepts and their links.