Turn class notes into an AI mind map you can edit
Upload a PDF, slide deck, or pasted notes and DeckOwl builds a mind map of the main ideas, with branches you can rearrange, expand, and explore.
Why map your own notes instead of a generic answer
Students who already draft summaries in ChatGPT often want an AI mind map generator that works from their own course material, so the map shows what their professor actually covered.
- Works from PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages
- Branches are editable so the map reflects your course, not a template
- Expand and collapse sections to study one part of a topic at a time
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser-based study
Built from your material
The map reflects the PDFs, DOCX files, slides, and notes you upload, not a generic answer from memory.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.
Explorable layout
Expand and collapse branches to focus on one section at a time, then zoom out to see how ideas connect.
How it works
Upload or paste
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Generate the map
DeckOwl pulls out the main concepts and arranges them into a branched mind map.
Edit and study
Adjust the branches you want, then use the same material for flashcards or a quiz.
A map is most useful when you can change it. Move a weak branch, add a missing example, or collapse sections you have already mastered, and the structure stays yours.
Start with the free plan to see how your notes break down before deciding whether you need exports or larger batches.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a mind map about how ChatGPT works include?
Start with the main stages: how text is generated one token at a time, how the model was trained, and what its limitations are. Add branches for prompting and for common errors, such as confident wrong answers.
How many main branches should a study mind map have?
Most topics read well with five to seven main branches, each with a few sub-points. If a branch needs more than about five sub-points, split it into two smaller branches.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are a paid feature.
Do I need a paid plan to export my work?
Yes. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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