Auto Mind Map: Turn Notes Into a Map
See how a finished mind map is organized by main ideas and details. Then let the AI build one from your own 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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
What Auto Mind Maps Do for You
Skip the blank page. The AI sorts your material into a clear structure you can edit.
Built From Your Material
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text file, an image, or type a topic.
Clear Branch Structure
Main ideas become branches, with supporting details nested beneath them for quick scanning.
Study Further From the Map
Expand any node, turn the map into a quiz, or create flashcards from the same notes.
How an Auto Mind Map Is Made
Three steps take you 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 finds the main ideas and arranges them into expandable branches.
- 3
Study, Expand and Export
Edit nodes, add detail with AI, take a quiz, then export as PNG or PDF.
Auto Mind Map Basics
An auto mind map is a diagram that a program builds from a body of text or a topic. The central idea sits in the middle, and the main themes branch outward. Each branch then splits into subtopics and specific facts. Because the structure follows the logic of the source, the map shows how ideas relate instead of just listing them.
- Central topic: the main subject placed at the center
- Main branches: the major themes that organize the material
- Subtopics: supporting ideas nested under each branch
- Details: examples, dates, terms and definitions at the edges
Use the map to review before a test, plan a report or check your understanding. When you want a map built from your own notes, CogniGuide can generate one in moments.
Auto Mind Map Questions
Answers about how automatic mapping works and how to use it.
What is an auto mind map?
An auto mind map is a diagram created automatically from text or a topic. The software identifies the central idea, groups related points into branches, and nests details under each branch, so the structure reflects the content.
Does an auto mind map replace my own thinking?
No. The map gives you a starting structure. Reviewing, editing and adding your own connections helps you understand the material and remember it better.
Which files can I use to create a map in CogniGuide?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic directly.
Can I turn an auto mind map into a quiz?
Yes. CogniGuide can turn a map into a quiz to test yourself, and it can create flashcards from the same notes.