How to make a mind map that helps you study
A step-by-step guide to mind maps for studying: when they help, how to structure one, and how to turn a finished map into revision.
Mind maps
A mind map maker that keeps up with your thinking
Put the topic in the middle and branch out. The canvas lays everything out for you, so you can type ideas as fast as you think of them.
Mind maps
What you get
Keyboard first
Tab adds a child, Enter adds a sibling, arrows move around. You rarely need the mouse.
Lays itself out
Branches balance left and right around the central topic, and nothing ever overlaps.
Color and collapse
Color a branch to group ideas, and fold away the ones you're not working on.
Map it with AI
Generate a map from notes, a PDF or photos, then reshape it however you like.
Undo anything
Full undo and redo while you edit, and a warning before you leave with unsaved changes.
Share with a group
Share a map with a study group. Members can view it; only you can edit it.
How it works
Three steps to get going
Start with a topic
Type the central topic, or generate a map from your material.
Branch out
Add main ideas, then details under each one.
Review and share
Collapse branches to quiz yourself, and share the map with your group.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How big can a mind map be?
Up to 300 ideas per map, which is plenty for a whole chapter.
Can I make a mind map from a PDF?
Yes. Upload a PDF, paste text or add photos and choose how many ideas you want (15 to 60).
Can my group edit my mind map?
Group members can view a shared map. Only the owner can edit it.
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