Turn your notes into an editable mind map with AI
Upload a PDF, a DOCX, a PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page. DeckOwl sorts the key ideas into branches you can rearrange, expand, and study.
Why a mind map helps when your notes run long
When your notes run to ten pages, an AI mind map generator can pull the main ideas into branches you can rearrange, so the structure of the topic is visible at a glance.
- Spot the main topics in a chapter before you read the details
- See how definitions, examples, and exceptions connect
- Rearrange branches to match your own study order
- Turn a finished map into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready to test yourself
Editable branches
Move, rename, or collapse any node so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Works with your files
Start from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of handwritten or printed pages read with text recognition.
Explore at your own pace
Open a branch to see its supporting details, then zoom out to check how the big ideas connect.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a file, paste your notes, or photograph a page from a textbook or handout.
Generate the map
DeckOwl pulls the main topics and subtopics into a mind map you can start editing right away.
Edit and explore
Reshape the branches, then study them directly in the browser.
A mind map shows how a concept relates to its causes, examples, and exceptions, which is harder to see in a linear list. Editing the map as you go also makes you process the material again.
Start with your own lecture notes or course readings. The map is built from your material, so it reflects what your instructor actually covered.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I organize Spanish present-tense verbs in a mind map?
Group them by pattern: regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, stem-changing verbs, and irregular yo forms. Putting one pattern on each main branch makes the rules easier to recall.
How many verbs should one mind map cover?
Keep each map to one pattern or one unit so it stays readable. Split a long list into several maps, each with 8 to 12 verbs and their key forms.
Can I export my mind map?
Mind maps can be studied in the browser on the free plan. Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Is there a way to try it before paying?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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