Traditional notes
- Linear lists hide how ideas connect.
- Hard to see the big picture at a glance.
- Adding depth turns notes into a wall of text.
- Reviewing means rereading from top to bottom.
Turn PDFs, lectures, and videos into source-linked mindmaps
Upload a file, paste a link, or record a lecture. Mappy AI maps the structure, pulls in relevant visuals, and keeps every node tied back to the source material.
Why use Mappy AI
See the whole picture before you read a single word.
Mappy AI mindmaps
- Visual structure shows how ideas relate.
- The whole topic fits on one screen.
- Expand any branch without crowding the rest.
- Skim the shape first, then dive only where you need to.
Who Mappy AI is for
Mappy AI is for students, researchers, teams, and anyone who likes to structure and summarize everything.
Who Mappy AI is for
Students
Researchers
Teams
Summarizers
Drop in lecture audio or the textbook chapter — get back a revision-ready map with figures embedded.Lecture audio or a chapter → revision-ready map.
Upload PDFs; every node clicks back to its exact source page.PDFs in — every node links to its source page.
Build maps together with live cursors. Export to PDF when it's time to present.Build maps live with your team. Export to PDF.
Long-form docs, links, or recordings → a clear hierarchy you can navigate by shape.Long docs or recordings → a clear hierarchy.
Feel free to play around with this simplified version of the editor.
✌️ - DR
What makes Mappy AI different
Five things you won't find in another mindmap tool.
Real images, not AI illustrations
Mappy pulls actual figures from your PDF — and real photos from the web for abstract topics. Real visuals tied to real sources, not generic AI art.
Sources stay one click away
In Visual mode, nodes carry a snapshot of the source PDF page. Click any node and the original PDF opens at the exact page that informed it — never buried behind a footnote.
AI scoped to a branch
Click any node and run the AI on just that branch — or type @ in chat to reference any node by name. Faster and less prone to hallucination than full-map chat.
AI that respects your edits
Mappy plans the steps first, then runs each one through a scoped tool — add a child here, rename a label there. Your manual edits survive instead of getting wiped by a regeneration.
Map it together, in real time
Invite teammates or your study group to edit the same map live. Cursors move, nodes update, everyone stays in sync — no more emailing files around or chasing whose copy is the latest.
How Mappy AI compares
Side-by-side: Mappy AI vs the typical AI mindmap tool.
Mappy AI
Other mindmap tools
Sources you can drop in
PDFs, slides, audio, video, YouTube, etc. — plus any URL
Usually PDF, sometimes URL
Images on nodes
Real page snapshots and web photos
AI-made illustrations, or none
Source citations
Click opens the exact source PDF page
No source page access
Where the AI works
AI scoped to any branch you select
Whole-map chat only
Referencing nodes in chat
Type @ to mention any node by name
Not supported
AI edit style
Step-by-step edits; existing nodes stay
Wipes and regenerates from scratch
Web research
AI searches the web and adds cited sources to the map
Paste links manually
Editor experience
Full control over layout and look, minimal toolbar
Limited control, you're constrained
Free tier
Generous free plan, AI features included
Tight limits and locked features
How people use Mappy AI
Start anywhere. Drop in a source or pick a starting point — Mappy AI structures the rest into a sourced, editable mindmap.
Try it freeLecture → mindmap
Drop in the audio or the lecture PDF — or both. Mappy AI transcribes the recording and embeds slide snapshots from the deck. A 60-minute class becomes a 2-minute scan.
Research paper → sourced map
Upload the PDF. Mappy AI extracts methodology, results, and key references — and embeds figure snapshots from the paper itself, every node linked to the source page.
Topic → sourced map
Type a subject and Mappy AI searches the live web for real sources. It pulls in relevant articles and references and builds a cited map — not from memory, from actual pages.
YouTube / podcast → structured notes
Paste the link. Mappy AI pulls the transcript, structures it into a mindmap, and adds topic images so you can skim the key points instead of going back through the whole thing.
Blank canvas → freeform map
Start from scratch and build your own map by hand. Add nodes, connect ideas, and rearrange as your thinking evolves. Pull in AI to expand a branch or explore a tangent whenever you need it.
The right plan for where you are
Start free with AI included. Upgrade when you outgrow it.
Free
$0/month
Manual mindmapping for small personal projects.
- Up to 3 mindmaps
- 5 AI generations (total)
- Manual editing tools
- Cloud sync
- No collaboration features
- No export features
Best for: trying Mappy on a small scale, without collaboration or export.
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Pro
$4.50/month
$6/month
Billed annually
Billed monthly
AI-powered mindmapping for individuals.
- Unlimited mindmaps
- AI-generated mindmaps + explanations
- 40 AI generations per month
- Export to PDF
- No collaboration features
Best for: individual users who need AI features and export.
Get started Get startedMax
$11.25/month
$15/month
Billed annually
Billed monthly
Everything in Pro, plus collaboration and higher AI limits.
- Everything in Pro
- 300 AI generations per month
- Collaborative mindmapping
- Priority support
Best for: power users and teams that build maps together.
Get started Get startedFAQ
Everything you need to know before you start.
What is included in the free plan?
Free includes up to 3 mindmaps, 5 AI generations (total), manual editing tools, and cloud sync. No subscription needed to get started. It does not include collaboration or PDF export.
What happens when I reach the 3-mindmap limit?
You can still open, edit, and delete your existing mindmaps. To create more, upgrade to Pro or Max for unlimited mindmaps.
What is the difference between Pro and Max?
Pro adds unlimited mindmaps, 40 AI generations per month, and PDF export. Max includes everything in Pro plus collaborative mindmapping, priority support, and 300 AI generations per month.
How many AI generations do I get?
Free includes 5 AI generations total. Pro includes 40 generations per month. Max includes 300 generations per month. Chat and explain requests don't count — only mindmap generations, refines, and image attaches.
How does yearly billing work?
The yearly price is shown as an effective monthly rate. Yearly billing gives a 25% discount compared with monthly billing.
What happens if I cancel?
Your plan stays active until the end of the billing period. Your maps are never deleted.
How are my files used for AI?
Files and links are used to ground your AI requests. We do not sell or share your data.
What file types can I upload?
You can add PDFs, Word documents, slides, spreadsheets, images, audio, videos, and links to help Mappy AI ground its responses.
Can I export my mindmaps?
Export to PDF is available on Pro and Max plans.
Is my data private?
Your content stays in your workspace and is only used to answer your requests.
Try it yourself
Start free with AI included. Upgrade when you need more.