Knowledge Mind Map: A Visual Guide to Connected Learning
See an example map of how knowledge is organized into domains, concepts and details. Then build your own from your notes, a PDF or a topic.
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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 knowledge map includes
Turn your own material into a branching map you can study, expand and test yourself on.
Built from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word, PowerPoint, text file or image, and the AI turns its content into a branching map.
Clear hierarchy of ideas
Main domains branch into concepts, then into facts and examples, so you see how each piece fits.
Study and test next
Expand any node with AI, turn the map into a quiz, make flashcards, or export it as PNG or PDF.
How to build a knowledge mind map
Three steps take you from scattered notes to a clear map of what you know.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your notes or documents, or simply type the subject you want to map.
- 2
AI builds the map
CogniGuide groups your content into main domains, concepts and supporting details.
- 3
Study, expand, quiz
Explore branches, expand weak areas, then test yourself with a quiz or export the map.
Understanding knowledge mind maps
A knowledge mind map is a diagram that shows how the parts of a subject connect. It usually starts with a central topic, then branches into major domains such as core principles, key terms, methods and applications. Each domain splits again into concepts, and those concepts link to facts, examples and evidence. The result shows both the big picture and the details beneath it.
- Domains: the major areas that make up the subject
- Concepts: the ideas that explain each domain
- Terms: the vocabulary needed to read the subject
- Examples: real cases that show the ideas in use
- Connections: links that show how ideas depend on each other
Use your map to review before a test, spot gaps in your understanding, or plan a study session. CogniGuide can build a personalized knowledge mind map from your own notes, so the structure matches what you actually need to learn.
Knowledge mind map questions
Answers about what these maps show and how to make one from your material.
What is the difference between a knowledge map and a concept map?
A concept map links ideas with labeled relationships. A knowledge map is broader: it lays out everything a learner needs to know about a subject, organized by domain, concept and supporting detail, often as a branching hierarchy.
Why do people use knowledge mapping for study?
Seeing how topics connect helps memory and reasoning. A map shows which areas are central, which are supporting, and where a learner has gaps, so revision can focus on the weakest branches.
Which files can I use to create my map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or an image. You can also skip the upload and type a topic.
Is it free, and can I turn the map into a quiz?
There is a free plan with 5 creations a week and no payment needed. Each map can also be turned into a quiz to test yourself, and the same notes can become flashcards.