Mind Map in WPS Office
Learn the manual method in WPS Presentation and Writer, then create a full AI mind map from your own PDF, document or notes.
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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.
How it compares: vs Knowt · vs Quizlet · vs NotebookLM · vs Mapify
Build Maps Faster Than Drawing Them
Skip manual shapes and let AI turn your material into a structured, expandable mind map.
Build from your files
Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or image, and get a map that follows its real structure.
Expand any branch
Click a node to have AI add subtopics, so your map grows as your understanding does.
Study from the map
Turn the finished map into a quiz, create flashcards from the same notes, or export as PNG or PDF.
How to Get a Mind Map Done
Whether you draw in WPS or generate with AI, the process follows the same three steps.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your notes or document, or type the topic you want to map.
- 2
AI builds the map
The map appears with a central idea and branches for the main subtopics.
- 3
Study and refine
Edit nodes, expand branches, then quiz yourself or export the map.
Mind Mapping With WPS Office Tools
A mind map in WPS is a diagram you build with shapes and connector lines, usually in WPS Presentation or WPS Writer. You start with a central idea, add main branches for the key themes, then attach smaller nodes for details. The method is simple, but drawing every shape by hand takes time, especially when the material is long.
- Central idea: the main topic placed in the middle of the page
- Main branches: the major themes that radiate from the centre
- Sub-nodes: supporting facts, examples and definitions on each branch
- Connectors: lines that show how ideas relate to one another
- Colour and layout: grouping related branches to improve recall
Use your finished map to review before a test, plan an essay or summarise a report. To skip the manual drawing, CogniGuide can generate a personalised mind map from your own notes or files.
Mind Map in WPS: Common Questions
Answers on drawing maps in WPS and creating them with CogniGuide.
Can I make a mind map in WPS Presentation?
Yes. Insert shapes such as rounded rectangles for nodes, add lines as connectors, and use text boxes for labels. Grouping shapes helps keep each branch organised as you add detail.
Does WPS Writer have a mind map feature?
You can build a simple map in WPS Writer with shapes and text boxes. For larger maps, a presentation canvas is usually easier to arrange and resize.
Which files can CogniGuide turn into 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.
Can I make a mind map with CogniGuide for free?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed. Paid plans raise those limits. You can also turn the finished map into a quiz.