Where to Create a Mind Map Online
See how a mind map organizes a topic into branches, then build your own map from notes, a PDF, slides or a simple topic.
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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.
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Build a Mind Map From Your Own Material
Start from what you already have, then expand, edit and share the map.
Start from your files
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image.
Clear branches
The AI groups ideas into main topics, subtopics and key details you can scan quickly.
Study next steps
Turn the map into a quiz, make flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How to Create a Mind Map in Three Steps
Add your material or type a topic, then let the AI build the first draft.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or an image, or type the topic you want to map out.
- 2
AI builds the map
The generator creates an interactive map with expandable branches.
- 3
Study and refine
Expand nodes, edit text, take a quiz, then export or share the map.
Where and How to Make a Mind Map
A mind map is a diagram that places one central idea in the middle and branches out to related ideas. You can create one on paper, in a general drawing app, or in a dedicated online tool. A tool that reads your file and proposes the structure saves the most time, because you start with a complete draft instead of an empty page.
- Central topic: the main idea placed in the middle of the map
- Main branches: the broad categories that split the topic
- Subtopics: the details and examples under each branch
- Links and notes: connections between branches and short definitions
Once the map is built, review it branch by branch to check gaps. Use it to plan an essay, revise for an exam or organize a project. CogniGuide can build a personalized mind map from your own notes in minutes.
Mind Map Questions Answered
Common questions about making a mind map and using CogniGuide.
Can I make a mind map for free?
Yes. The free plan includes 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.
Which files can I turn into a mind map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text, Markdown and image files, or simply type a topic.
Can I edit the map after it is generated?
Yes. You can edit any node's text, expand branches with AI, and export the result as PNG or PDF.
Can I turn my mind map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards.