Turn any PDF into an editable mind map with AI
Upload a lecture PDF or your typed notes and get a mind map with the main topics as branches and key terms as sub-nodes. Click through each branch to study it in order.
Why a map beats a wall of text
A forty-page lecture PDF is hard to hold in your head as one block of text, so an AI PDF to mind map converter that pulls headings and key terms into branches gives you the structure first.
- Branches follow the headings in your PDF, so the structure matches the course.
- Key terms become sub-nodes you can expand, collapse, or rearrange.
- Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition, so you can start from paper too.
- The free plan lets you try it with 3 generations a month and no credit card.
Branches from your headings
The map follows the structure of your PDF, so chapter headings become main branches and sections become sub-branches.
Editable nodes
Rename branches, move ideas to where they belong, and add your own notes without starting over.
Explorable maps
Expand or collapse sections to focus on one topic at a time instead of scrolling through a long document.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.
Let the AI build the map
DeckOwl reads the content and organizes it into a map of main topics and supporting points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout, then click into each branch to review it before you test yourself.
Once the map is generated, you can rearrange nodes, rename branches, and click into sections to explore them. Students usually get more from a map they have edited themselves, because deciding where each idea belongs is a form of recall.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map have for one chapter?
Most chapters work well with five to eight main branches, each holding a few points you can recall without looking. If a branch needs many more, split it into its own map.
Does a mind map help you remember more than rereading notes?
Mind maps help most when you build the connections yourself and then test yourself by explaining each branch from memory. Pair the map with recall practice rather than just looking at it.
Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?
Yes. You can rename branches, move nodes, and expand or collapse sections to fit your own study plan.
Is there a free plan, and what does it include?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are available on paid plans, starting with Plus.
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