An App for Making Concept Maps
See how a concept map organizes a topic into linked branches, then let AI build one from your own 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.
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Concept Map Features That Help You Study
Turn your own material into a structured map you can expand, test and share.
Build From Your Own Files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text or image file and get a concept map from it.
Linked Branches for Relationships
Main concepts branch into sub-ideas, so you can see how each idea connects to the next.
Quiz and Flashcards From Your Map
Turn the finished map into a quiz, or use the same notes to make flashcards.
How to Make a Concept Map in an App
Three steps from your notes to a map you can study and share.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload your notes or slides, or type the topic you are studying.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The AI finds the main concepts and links them into branches you can read at a glance.
- 3
Study, Expand and Quiz
Expand any node, edit the text, export as PNG or PDF, or turn the map into a quiz.
What a Concept Map App Should Do
A concept map is a diagram that shows how ideas relate. Concepts appear as nodes, and labeled lines show how they connect, such as causes, parts or examples. A good concept map app turns dense reading into a visual structure you can scan. The example map below shows the typical layout: a central topic, then branches for its main ideas, with details hanging from each one.
- Central topic: the main subject placed at the center of the map
- Main concepts: the key ideas that branch directly from the topic
- Linking terms: short labels that explain how two concepts relate
- Supporting details: examples, facts and definitions under each concept
Use the map to review before a test, spot gaps in your notes, or plan an essay. Then create your own version from your material with CogniGuide.
Concept Map App Questions
Answers about making concept maps and how CogniGuide fits in.
What is a concept map used for?
Students use concept maps to see how ideas connect, organize a topic before writing, and review relationships instead of memorizing isolated facts.
How is a concept map different from an outline?
An outline lists ideas in order, while a concept map shows links between them. Concept maps suit subjects where cause, effect and relationships matter most.
Which files can I use to make a map?
You can upload a PDF, Word (DOCX) or PowerPoint (PPTX) file, a text or Markdown file, or an image, or you can just type a topic.
Can I turn my concept map into a quiz?
Yes. You can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can also become flashcards.