App for Making Mind Maps
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or type a topic and get an interactive mind map. Expand branches, edit text and export as PNG or PDF.
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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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What a Mind Map App Should Do
CogniGuide builds the map for you, so you spend time learning rather than drawing boxes.
Build from your own files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text, Markdown or image and the AI turns it into a map.
Expandable branches
Expand any node with AI, edit its text and reshape the map until it matches your notes.
Study beyond the map
Turn the same map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the notes.
How to Make a Mind Map in the App
Three steps from raw notes to a map you can study, share or export.
- 1
Add your material
Upload a file or type a topic into the app.
- 2
AI builds the map
The AI organizes your content into a central idea with branches.
- 3
Study and export
Expand, edit, quiz yourself, then export as PNG or PDF or share a link.
Choosing an App for Making Mind Maps
A mind map app lays out a central topic with branches for its main ideas and details. Good apps let you start from your own material instead of an empty canvas. A typical map has a clear central node, several main branches such as causes, parts or stages, and smaller sub-branches for examples and definitions.
- Central node: the single topic the whole map is built around
- Main branches: the major themes, parts or stages of the subject
- Sub-branches: supporting facts, examples and definitions
- Cross-links: connections between branches that show relationships
- Exports: PNG or PDF copies for printing or sharing
Use the map to review before a test, plan an essay or spot gaps in your notes. CogniGuide can build a personalized map from your own material whenever you are ready.
App for Making Mind Maps: Common Questions
Quick answers about using a mind map app with your own notes.
Which files can I use to make a mind map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also type a topic instead.
Is there a free mind map app option?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week and needs no payment. Paid plans raise those limits.
Can I edit the map after the AI creates it?
Yes. You can edit any node's text, expand branches with AI and reorganize the structure.
Can I test myself using the map?
Yes. You can turn a map into a quiz, and the same notes can also become flashcards.