Turn videos into clear ideas.
Paste a YouTube link or start from scratch. Our AI extracts the title, chapters, and key topics to build a clean, navigable mind map you can edit and share.
Mind map features
Built for fast, clear thinking from any YouTube video or outline.
AI from YouTube
Convert a YouTube video to a mindmap using the title, chapters, and transcript to create a clean hierarchy.
Editable hierarchy
Add, rename, or remove nodes with + Child and quick delete to refine your structure.
Collapse & expand
Enable collapse to focus on one branch at a time without losing context.
Zoom & pan
Enable zoom for big maps and smooth navigation on any device.
Clear labels
Show labels by default with sensible font sizes for readability.
Layout controls
Tune node spacing, node size, link width, and animation duration to match your style.
Bring your content
Paste YouTube link
Drop in a video URL—AI maps title, chapters, and key points into nodes.
Type by hand
Start with a main idea and add branches with + Child for full control.
Paste text
Copy a transcript or outline and turn it into a structured mind map.
Upload file (Pro)
Import notes from common files and map them into nodes automatically.
Share and export
Download images
Export your mind map as PNG or SVG for slides and docs.
Share a link
Get a secure link to share or present your map anywhere.
Embed on sites
Paste a simple embed to add your map to blogs or portals.
Print-ready
Clean layout and sizing for crisp prints and PDFs.
About this mind map tool
MakeCharts turns YouTube videos and notes into clear, editable mind maps. AI drafts the hierarchy in seconds. You refine labels and layout. Export anywhere. Simple for beginners, fast for power users.
- ✓Optimized for YouTube video to mindmap
- ✓AI builds structure; you keep control
- ✓Clear labels with zoom and collapse
- ✓Flexible spacing, sizing, and link styling
- ✓Download PNG/SVG, share, or embed
Quick facts
How it works
From video to visual map in minutes.
Choose Mind Map
Open the Mind Map tool and paste a YouTube URL or start from a main idea.
Example: Paste https://youtube.com/watch?v=... (title becomes the root).
Generate with AI
AI extracts chapters and key topics to build branches and child nodes with clear labels.
Example: Chapters → Getting Started, Core Concepts, Tips.
Tweak the layout
Edit nodes, then adjust Display and General settings: enable collapse/zoom, set spacing, font size, node size, and animation speed.
Example: Node Spacing: Medium, Font Size: 14, Enable Collapse: On.
Export or share
Download PNG/SVG, copy a share link, or embed on your site.
Example: Export SVG for a slide deck.
Who this is for
Turn messy videos and notes into structured mind maps.
Lecture to study map
Convert class recordings and YouTube explainers into study-ready mind maps for faster revision.
Content planning map
Turn webinars or product videos into campaign mind maps with themes, angles, and assets.
Meeting debrief map
Summarize team calls or keynote videos into decision trees and action branches.
Script breakdown map
Map your own YouTube video into segments, talking points, and B‑roll ideas.
Templates
Start with professionally designed templates
Mind Map Template: Warship Types Concept Map for Fast Naval Comparisons
Compare Destroyers, Frigates, Corvettes, Aircraft Carriers, and Submarines by roles, size, armament, sensors, range, and missions.
Mammal Types Classification mindmap — Fast, Clear Taxonomy
A ready-to-edit mind map that organizes five mammal orders and representative species for quick, accurate classification.
Bird Species Classification Mind Map Template
Visualizes bird groups—Raptors, Waterfowl, Songbirds, and Flightless Birds—with examples and traits for rapid taxonomy overviews.
Marine Vessel Types Classification mindmap Template
Visualize Cargo Ships, Tankers, Container Ships, Ferries, and Cruise Ships with key metrics and features at a glance.
Animal Kingdom Taxonomy mindmap Template
Visualizes Animalia from Kingdom–Phylum–Class–Order–Family–Genus–Species as an editable concept map.
Vehicle Classification Mindmap — Land, Air, Water, Rail
A ready-to-edit Vehicle Classification Concept Map (Land, Air, Water, Rail Vehicles) showing types, propulsion, uses, and real-world examples.
View All Templates
Browse the full library to find more templates tailored to your chart.
Why this over manual mapping
AI speeds setup; you keep full control.
Traditional mind mapping
- ✗Start from a blank canvas
- ✗Manual chapter and topic extraction
- ✗Time-consuming node formatting
- ✗Hard to keep large maps navigable
- ✗Inconsistent labeling and hierarchy
AI-powered mind mapping
- ✓Auto‑convert YouTube video to mindmap
- ✓Chapters and key topics become clear branches
- ✓Smart defaults for labels, spacing, and sizes
- ✓Enable zoom and collapse for big maps
- ✓Editable at every step with instant preview
FAQs
How do I turn a YouTube video to mindmap?
Paste the YouTube URL and click generate. The AI uses the video title as the root, maps chapters to branches, and extracts key topics as child nodes. You can edit labels, merge nodes, and rearrange the structure before exporting.
Can it use the YouTube transcript for details?
Yes. When available, the transcript helps identify themes and subpoints that become child nodes. You can prune, rename, or group nodes to fit your learning or planning goals.
Will my mind map show labels by default?
Yes. Labels are shown for readability. You can fine‑tune font size, node size, link width, and spacing in General Settings, and toggle collapse or zoom in Display Settings.
Can I map video chapters and timestamps?
Chapters become branches. If timestamps are present, the AI can keep them as part of node labels or notes so you can jump back to the moment in the video while reviewing.
How do I customize the layout?
Use Display Settings to enable Zoom and Collapse and to set animation duration. In General Settings, adjust Node Spacing, Font Size, Node Size, and Link Width for a clean, readable layout.
Inclusive by design
- ✓Readable default fonts and spacing for clarity
- ✓Keyboard-friendly editing and navigation
- ✓Zoom and collapse to reduce visual overload
- ✓High‑contrast colors and clean link strokes
- ✓Simple language in labels and settings
Privacy and control
- •Your maps are private by default unless you share a link
- •We don’t sell your data and you can delete charts anytime
- •Browser sessions keep drafts until you save or export
- •Remove any imported transcript or link with one click
- •Embeds use share tokens you can revoke
Turn a YouTube video into a mind map now
Paste a link, get a clean map in seconds—then tweak spacing, sizes, and labels.