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Create a concept map.
Make ideas connect.
Turn a complex topic into a clear visual map. Start with a verified template or a blank canvas, then make every concept your own.
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Start with a map, not a blank page
Verified learning templates with accurate concepts and meaningful linking words.
CHOOSE YOUR STARTING POINT
Three simple ways to begin
Start where your thinking is today. The structure can grow with your ideas.
Find a template
Search a focused library of subject maps, checked for clear concepts and relationships.
Browse the libraryUse a verified map
Open a ready-made map, edit every concept and adapt it to your class or study goal.
Try photosynthesisStart from scratch
Build freely on a calm canvas with smart connections, styles and local autosave.
Open blank canvasYOUR IDEAYOUR CLEAR MAP
The water cycle
FROM QUESTION TO CLARITY
Build understanding,
one connection at a time
- 1
Choose a topic or template
Begin with a focus question, a subject map or an empty canvas.
- 2
Connect ideas with meaning
Add concepts and label relationships with words such as “causes” or “requires.”
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Export and keep learning
Download a crisp PNG, PDF, SVG or editable JSON file.
EXPLORE BY SUBJECT
Made for real learning
Start with the subjects where connections matter most.
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Biology
Cells, systems & life
Templates & guidesChemistry
Matter, bonds & reactions
Templates & guidesHistory
Causes, events & outcomes
Templates & guidesLiterature
Themes, characters & ideas
Templates & guidesPsychology
Mind, behaviour & theory
Templates & guidesComputer Science
Systems, logic & code
Templates & guidesKNOW THE DIFFERENCE
Concept map or mind map?
Both are visual tools, but they help you think in different ways.
For understanding relationships
- Ideas connect in multiple directions
- Links explain how concepts relate
- Best for complex knowledge
VS
MIND MAP
For quick brainstorming
- Ideas branch from one center
- Links rarely use relationship words
- Best for fast idea generation
COMMON QUESTIONS
Everything you need to get started
Clear answers, with no feature promises we cannot support.
Is Concept Map Maker really free?+
Yes. You can create, edit and export maps without an account, and there are no hidden limits on the number of maps you make.
Where are my maps saved?+
Maps are saved locally in your browser. Export a JSON copy if you want to move a map between devices or keep a backup.
Can I use the templates for school?+
Yes. You can edit any map for assignments, study notes and classroom activities, then export it as PNG, PDF or SVG.
Does it support real-time collaboration?+
Not yet. We describe only features available today; account sync and collaboration may be considered later.
MAKE THE CONNECTION
Ready to make a complex idea clear?
Open the canvas and build your first concept map. No sign-up, no friction.