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Visual Map · The AskSia Generator
See the whole subject
in one view.
Visual Map turns any document, lecture, or video into a navigable concept tree — every node is an atomic concept, color-coded by exam-relevance, click-to-expand, and linked to its source. The big-picture map your linear notes can't draw.
Generate a Visual Map
Any source · ~20s
▶ YouTube🎙 Podcast📰 Article📄 Google Docs
Auto-generated
Click · zoom · expand
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Visual Map
AP European History · Study Guide
10 nodes
⚲ FIT
⤓ EXPORT
Absolutism & Constitutionalism
EXAM HIGH
PDF · p.27
Louis XIV's France vs. Glorious Revolution. Compare-essay frequent flyer on AP Euro DBQs since 2014.
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Quick Answer
What is AskSia Visual Map?
AskSia Visual Map is an AI concept-map generator that turns any input — PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, scanned handwriting, audio, video, YouTube, podcasts — into an interactive, navigable concept tree. Each node is an atomic concept color-coded by exam-relevance, click-to-expand, and linked back to the exact page or video timestamp it came from. Maps are bidirectionally linked to Sia Notes, Flashcards, and Quizzes, so you can switch study formats without losing context. Free to start, on Web, iOS, and Android.
~20s
to a full map
100
files in one map
∞
drag · zoom · expand
3×
faster recall vs prose
Why Visual Map
Stop scrolling.
Start seeing.
Reading is linear. Memory isn't. Visual Map gives your brain the shape of the subject so the parts finally fit together.
Color-coded by exam-relevance
High-priority nodes are bigger and more saturated; "read carefully" topics glow. The most-tested concepts pop on first glance — triage built into the layout.
Smart triage
Source-linked nodes
Click any node to jump to the exact page of the PDF or the exact timestamp of the lecture. Maps don't drift — they stay grounded in your actual materials.
Page · timestamp
One-tap to other formats
Click any branch → Sia Note. Click any leaf → Flashcards. Click any subtree → Quiz. Maps share atomic concepts with the rest of the Generator family.
Note · Cards · Quiz
Cross-document maps
Up to 100 sources merged into one map. Concepts that appear in multiple files get citation badges for every source — see your whole semester at once.
Multi-source merge
Real-time collaboration
Share a map link, edit together like a Figma board, drop comments on individual nodes. Study groups suddenly have a shared diagram instead of seven separate Google Docs.
Multiplayer
How It Works
From source to
map — in three steps.
Step 01
Drop any source
PDF, Word, PPT, audio, video, YouTube link, lecture recording. Sia accepts the whole study library at once.
Step 02
Sia builds the tree
Concepts extracted, parent/child relationships inferred, exam-relevance scored, layout computed — in seconds.
Step 03
Click, expand, convert
Click a node to drill into source material, drag to rearrange, or convert any branch into a Sia Note, Flashcards, or Quiz.
Available On
Map at your desk.
Pinch-zoom on the bus.
🖥 Web App
Full mapping studio
Massive canvas, drag-link node creation, multi-select edits, real-time collaboration, full export pipeline.
Infinite canvas with pan + zoom
Multiplayer editing & per-node comments
Export to PNG, PDF, SVG, OPML, MindMeister
Convert any branch to Note · Cards · Quiz
Try on Web →
📱 Mobile App
Maps in your pocket
Pinch-to-zoom, double-tap-to-fit, swipe between branches. Snap a textbook page on the go and the map appears in seconds.
Snap-to-map (camera + OCR)
Pinch-zoom, drag-pan, swipe-collapse
Auto-sync with Web library
Offline view of saved maps
Get the App →
Use Cases
When the linear
just isn't enough.
Final-exam prep
Drop your whole semester — textbook, slides, lecture recordings — into one map. The shape of the course suddenly makes sense.
Whole-course view
Big science subjects
Bio, Chem, Anatomy — subjects with too many interlocking systems for linear notes. The map shows what connects to what.
Systems thinking
History & humanities
500 years of European history in one diagram. Causes and consequences laid out as branches, not buried in prose.
Cause / effect
Research literature review
Drop a stack of papers — Sia builds a map of which authors cite which ideas, where the field agrees, and where it doesn't.
Lit map
Long YouTube lectures
A 90-minute MIT OpenCourseWare video becomes a 25-node concept tree — find the part you need without scrubbing.
YouTube → tree
Group study sessions
Share a map, edit together, comment per node. Replace seven Google Docs with one canvas everyone can see at once.
Multiplayer study
Compare
AskSia vs. MindMeister,
Whimsical & XMind.
Other mind-map tools are blank canvases. AskSia builds the map for you — from your actual study materials.
| Feature | AskSia Visual Map | MindMeister / XMind | Whimsical AI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-generated from study material | ✓ ~20s from any source | Blank canvas | Text prompt only |
| Source-linked nodes (page / timestamp) | ✓ Click to jump back | No | No |
| Audio + video + YouTube ingest | ✓ Auto-transcribe | No | No |
| Scanned handwriting OCR | ✓ Native | No | No |
| Exam-relevance color coding | ✓ AP / IB / SAT / college | Manual color tags | Manual |
| One-tap to Sia Note / Flashcards / Quiz | ✓ Generator family | No | No |
| Cross-document multi-source map | ✓ 100 files in one map | Single canvas | Single canvas |
| Real-time multiplayer editing | ✓ Live cursor + comments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built specifically for students | ✓ AP / IB / SAT trained | PM / business tool | PM / business tool |
| Free plan | ✓ Daily maps, no card | 3 maps total | Limited boards |
FAQ
Frequently asked
questions.
What is AskSia Visual Map?
AskSia Visual Map is an AI concept-map generator that turns any input — PDFs, Word, PowerPoint, scanned handwriting, audio, video, YouTube, podcasts — into a fully interactive, navigable concept tree. Each node is an atomic concept color-coded by exam-relevance, click-to-expand, and linked back to the exact page or timestamp it came from.
How is Visual Map different from MindMeister, Whimsical, or XMind?
Three big differences. (1) Auto-generation: MindMeister/Whimsical/XMind are blank canvases — you draw the map yourself. AskSia builds the whole map for you in 20 seconds from your actual study materials. (2) Source-linked: every node in an AskSia map is tied to its exact source page or video timestamp. (3) Cross-format: AskSia maps share atomic concepts with your Sia Notes, Flashcards, and Quizzes — convert any branch with one tap. MindMeister/XMind don't generate flashcards or quizzes.
What inputs does Visual Map accept?
Anything: PDF (native & scanned), DOCX, PPTX, MD, EPUB, TXT, scanned handwritten notes, MP3/MP4/WAV/M4A audio & video, live lecture recording, YouTube URLs, podcast URLs, public articles. Mix and match — a 200-page textbook + a YouTube lecture + your handwritten notes can become one unified map.
Can I edit the map after Sia generates it?
Yes. Drag any node to rearrange, double-click to rename, click + to add a child, drag-link to create a custom relationship, color-code manually, or hide branches you've already mastered. All edits sync to your library across devices.
Can I export the map?
Yes — PNG, PDF, SVG, OPML, MindMeister .mind, XMind .xmind. OPML keeps node hierarchy so you can re-import elsewhere; SVG keeps colors and links.
Is Visual Map available on mobile?
Yes — Web, iOS, Android. The mobile app supports pinch-to-zoom, drag-to-pan, and tap-to-expand. Maps generated on Web sync immediately to mobile and vice versa.
How is exam-relevance color-coding determined?
Sia tags each node low / medium / high / read-carefully based on syllabus signals, prior-exam coverage (AP, IB, SAT, A-Level, major college courses), and the source's own emphasis cues. The high-priority nodes are visually larger and more saturated, so the most important concepts pop on first glance.
Can I make a Visual Map across multiple documents?
Yes — that's a core feature. Upload up to 100 documents in one session and Sia merges shared concepts into a unified cross-document map. Nodes that appear in multiple files show citation badges for each source.
Can I collaborate on a Visual Map?
Yes. Share a map with classmates and edit together in real time, like a Figma board. Comment threads attach to individual nodes, and presence cursors show who's looking at what.
How much does Visual Map cost?
Free to start, no credit card. Free accounts include daily Visual Maps. AskSia Pro and Super unlock unlimited length, unlimited cross-document maps, advanced exports, and priority generation.
Is my data private?
Yes. Uploaded files and generated maps are encrypted in transit and at rest, never sold, and not used to train AI models without explicit opt-in. Maps are private to your account by default.
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Four ways to study.
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Adaptive · MC + free-response · exam-grade
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the way it actually fits together.
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