Create Your Own Concept Map
Upload your notes, PDF, slides or a topic and CogniGuide builds an expandable concept map. Edit it, expand any idea, and turn it into a quiz.
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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
Your Map, Built From Your Material
Start from your own notes or files, then shape the map to fit how you study.
Built From Your Files
Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, a text or Markdown file, or an image to start.
Clear Branches
Ideas are grouped into main branches with sub-points, so the links between concepts stay visible.
Quiz and Share
Turn the map into a quiz to test yourself, or export it as PNG or PDF to share.
How to Make Your Concept Map
Three steps from your notes to a map you can study from.
- 1
Add your material
Upload your notes, file or image, or type the topic you are studying.
- 2
AI builds the map
CogniGuide organizes your content into a concept map with expandable branches.
- 3
Study and refine
Edit nodes, expand ideas with AI, then quiz yourself or export the map.
What a Personal Concept Map Shows
A concept map is a diagram that shows how ideas connect. Each concept sits in a node, and labeled links explain how two concepts relate, such as cause and effect or part and whole. A personal concept map uses your own notes, so it reflects what your course, reading or lecture actually covered rather than a generic outline.
- Core concepts: the main ideas named in your notes
- Links: labeled connections explaining how ideas relate
- Examples: specific cases that illustrate each concept
- Supporting detail: definitions and facts under each branch
Use your map to review before exams, spot gaps in your understanding, and explain topics aloud. CogniGuide can generate a personalized concept map from your own notes in minutes.
Questions About Your Concept Map
Answers on making and using a concept map from your own material.
What is the difference between a concept map and a mind map?
A concept map links ideas with labeled connections that explain their relationship, while a mind map radiates outward from one central idea with branches. Concept maps suit showing how multiple ideas interact.
Can I make a concept map from a PDF?
Yes. Upload a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file and CogniGuide turns its content into an interactive map with expandable branches you can edit.
Can I turn my concept map into a quiz?
Yes. Once your map is built, you can turn it into a quiz to test yourself on the connections between ideas.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan lets you create five maps a week without any payment.