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Generate mind maps with AI from the material you already have.

Drop in PDFs, paste a YouTube link, record a lecture, or upload notes. Mappy AI structures the content into a visual mind map with embedded images and traceable sources you can edit and expand.

Best for students, researchers, and teams who want structure without starting from a blank canvas.

Why use an AI mind map generator

Mappy AI keeps the speed of AI generation, but lets you stay in control of the structure afterward.

Start from source material

  • Bring in PDFs, slides, notes, and links.
  • Get a first-pass structure in minutes.
  • Keep the big picture visible from the start.

Refine instead of regenerate

  • Edit any node manually after generation.
  • Expand only the branches that need more depth.
  • Keep sources and context attached to the map.

How it works

Three steps from source material to a usable map.

1. Add your source

Upload a PDF, drop in a lecture recording, paste a YouTube link, or share any URL — Mappy works with all of them.

2. Let Mappy AI build the structure

It turns the content into a clean hierarchy you can scan immediately.

3. Deepen the branches that matter

Ask follow-up questions, expand specific sections, and export when you are ready.

What you get

Grounded generation

The generated map stays tied to the material you uploaded instead of floating as generic AI output.

Targeted expansion

Grow one branch at a time without losing the structure of the rest of your map.

Visual mind maps with images

Switch to Visual mode and Mappy attaches images to your nodes — page snapshots from PDFs or topic images from the web — so the generated map looks like a textbook, not a wall of bullets.

FAQ

Short answers before you start.

Can I edit the generated mind map manually?

Yes. The AI gives you a starting structure, but every node stays editable.

What can I generate from?

PDFs, Word documents, slides, spreadsheets, images, audio recordings, and YouTube videos. You can also paste any webpage URL. Mappy extracts the content and builds the structure from there.

Do I need a paid plan to try it?

No. Free includes 5 AI generations to get a real feel for the tool. Pro adds 40 per month plus PDF export, Max adds 300 per month plus collaboration.

Ready to generate a mind map from your source material?

Start free, upload your first file, and let Mappy AI build the first draft.

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