FigJam Mind Map: Layout and Templates
See how a FigJam mind map is structured, from a central topic to branches and details. Then generate one automatically 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
Build Your Map From Your Own Material
Skip the blank canvas. Turn your documents into an organized map you can refine.
Import Your Own Files
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file and get a structured map from its content.
Clear Branch Structure
Main topics sit around a central idea, with sub-branches for details, so the layout stays easy to scan.
Quiz and Flashcards Next
Turn the finished map into a quiz or flashcards from the same notes, then export as PNG or PDF.
How a Mind Map Gets Built
Three steps from raw material to a map you can edit and share.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload your file or type the topic you want to map out.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The AI groups your content into a central node, main branches and sub-branches.
- 3
Study, Expand, Export
Expand any node, edit text, take a quiz or export the map as PNG or PDF.
FigJam Mind Map Structure and Use
A FigJam mind map is a visual layout built on Figma's whiteboard. It starts with a central topic in the middle, then places main branches around it, each holding related ideas. Users add sticky notes and connector lines to show how the ideas link together, which suits brainstorming and planning.
- Central topic: the core idea placed at the centre
- Main branches: the major themes radiating outward
- Sub-branches: supporting details and examples
- Connectors: lines that show relationships between nodes
- Templates: starting layouts you can copy and adapt
Once your structure is set, revise it by moving branches and expanding details. To build a map from your own documents automatically, create one with CogniGuide.
FigJam Mind Map Questions
Common questions about building mind maps and using them with your own material.
How do I start a mind map in FigJam?
Open a FigJam file, add a shape or sticky note for the central topic, then add branches with connectors. Keep each main branch to one theme and add sub-branches for details.
Can I use a FigJam template for mind mapping?
Yes. FigJam offers mind map templates you can copy and fill in. Templates save setup time, but you still type in all the content yourself.
Can CogniGuide build a map from my notes?
Yes. Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text, Markdown or image file, or type a topic, and the AI turns it into an interactive mind map.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise these limits.