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Summarize any PDF or set of notes as a mind map with AI

Upload a chapter, lecture slides, or your own notes and get a mind map that shows the main ideas and how they connect. You can edit the branches and explore the map as you study.

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How an AI mind map summarizer helps with studying

A good AI mind map summarizer does more than shorten a chapter. It sorts the material into a central topic, main branches, and supporting points, so you can see which ideas belong together before you memorize details.

Turns long readings into a one-page visual outline
Shows how concepts connect, not just a list of facts
Lets you edit branches so the map matches your course
Keeps the original material as the source for every branch

Example biology mind map branches from a study summary

Main branch: Light-dependent reactionsOccur in thylakoid membranes · Split water and release oxygen · Produce ATP and NADPH

Main branch: Calvin cycleOccurs in the stroma · Fixes carbon dioxide into sugar · Uses ATP and NADPH from the light reactions

Main branch: Cell membrane structurePhospholipid bilayer · Embedded proteins · Selectively permeable

Main branch: Stages of mitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase

Main branch: Enzyme functionLower activation energy · Have a specific active site · Lose shape outside their optimal pH or temperature

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Main ideas become branches

The summary is organized as a central topic with main branches and supporting points, so the structure of the material is visible at a glance.

Works with your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages, and the text is read and condensed into the map.

Editable and explorable

Rename, move, or delete branches to match your course, then click through the map to drill into details.

How it works

Upload your notes or chapter

Add a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, pasted notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the mind map

The AI pulls out the key ideas and arranges them into branches under a central topic.

Edit and study from it

Adjust the branches, expand the sections you need, and turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready.

Mind maps work well for summarizing because they show relationships that a paragraph summary hides. Start by reading the branch labels, then check each sub-point against your textbook to confirm the map reflects what your instructor emphasized.

Once the map is generated, edit it to match your lecture notes and remove anything you do not need. Many students use the finished map as a quick review sheet before exams.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I summarize a long chapter before making a mind map?

Start with the headings and the first sentence of each section, since those usually name the main ideas. Group related ideas under a single branch, then add two or three supporting points per branch.

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapter summaries work well with four to seven main branches, each covering one major idea. If a branch needs more than five or six sub-points, split it into two branches.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes, you can rename, move, add, or delete branches to match your notes. The map stays editable so you can correct anything the AI missed.

Do I need to pay to export my summaries?

The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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