Loona Concept Map Maker — Free Labelled-Link Concept Maps
A mind map radiates associations from one centre. A concept map goes further: it networks ideas in any direction and forces the linking words that turn a diagram into knowledge. Teachers use them to check real understanding, not just memory.
How to use the Concept Map Maker
- Add concepts with + Add concept and drag them into a rough web — main idea near the centre.
- Select a concept, press Link selected, then click the concept it connects to. A link appears with starter words.
- Edit the link label to precise linking words ("is caused by", "contains", "leads to") and edit concept text by selecting a box.
- Arrange until every connection reads as a true sentence, then download the PNG.
How it works
Links are drawn between box centres with an arrow at the target, and the label sits at the geometric midpoint of the link. Dragging a concept moves its links with it because links store node references, not fixed coordinates — the web stays connected while you arrange it.
Worked example
A science class maps Photosynthesis: Sunlight —provides energy→, Water —absorbed by roots→, and the centre —releases→ Oxygen. Reading any path aloud produces a correct sentence — the teacher’s test of a good map.
Frequently Asked Questions
Concept map or mind map — what is the difference?
Mind maps branch from one centre for brainstorming. Concept maps network many concepts with labelled links that form propositions ("X causes Y") — better for showing and checking understanding.
Why do link labels matter so much?
They are the method: unlabelled lines show mere association, while linking words force precise claims that can be right or wrong — and therefore learned from.
Can links cross?
Yes — cross-links between distant branches are a sign of deep understanding. Drag boxes to untangle the worst crossings.
Is my map uploaded?
No — it lives only in your browser.