Give Me a Mind Map From Your Notes or Topic
Upload a PDF, Word file, slides or text, or type a topic. CogniGuide turns it into an interactive mind map you can expand, edit and study.
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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 Your Mind Map Can Do
Build a map from your own material, then use it to study and test yourself.
Built From Your Material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text, Markdown or image file and get a map of its main ideas.
Expandable Branches
Expand any node with AI to add detail, or edit the text to match your course wording.
Study Beyond the Map
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or make flashcards from the same notes.
How to Get Your Mind Map
Three steps from raw notes or a single topic to a map you can study.
- 1
Add Your Material
Upload a file or paste your notes. You can also just type the topic you want mapped.
- 2
AI Builds the Map
The AI finds the main ideas and arranges them into branches with sub-points.
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Study, Expand and Quiz
Expand weak branches, edit the text, export a PNG or PDF, or turn it into a quiz.
Getting a Mind Map From Notes or a Topic
A mind map starts with one central idea and places related ideas around it as branches. To get a mind map quickly, you can give the tool a source, such as a PDF, slide deck or set of lecture notes, or simply name a topic. The AI then picks out the key concepts and groups them into a clear hierarchy you can read at a glance.
- Central topic: the core subject placed in the middle
- Main branches: the major themes or categories
- Sub-points: supporting details, examples and definitions
- Relationships: how ideas connect across branches
Use the map to review before an exam, plan an essay or explain a subject to someone else. Create a personalized map from your own notes with CogniGuide.
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Common Questions About Mind Maps
Answers about getting a mind map from your own material.
How do I make a mind map from my notes?
Upload your notes as a file or paste the text into CogniGuide. The AI reads the content, identifies the main ideas and arranges them into branches you can expand and edit.
What is the difference between a mind map and a concept map?
A mind map radiates from one central idea, while a concept map links ideas with labelled connections. Both help you organize knowledge visually, and CogniGuide can build either style from your material.
Which files can I upload to create a mind map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, and images. You can also type a topic instead of uploading anything.
Is there a free plan, and can I turn the map into a quiz?
Yes, the free plan includes 5 creations a week with no payment needed. You can turn any map into a quiz to test yourself.