Turn your notes into an AI-powered mind map you can edit
DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides, or notes and builds a mind map with main topics, sub-points, and links you can rearrange, expand, and explore branch by branch.
How an AI-powered mind map generator helps you study
An AI-powered mind map generator reads your lecture slides, PDFs, or notes and sorts the main ideas into branches, so you can see how the parts of a topic connect before you memorize any single detail.
- Turns long readings into a short set of main branches
- Keeps every node editable so you control the final structure
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, and photos of pages
- Pairs well with flashcards and quizzes made from the same material
Works from your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, or PPTX files, plain text, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Fully editable map
Rename nodes, move branches, add your own points, or delete anything the AI got wrong before you study from it.
Explore at your own pace
Collapse and expand branches to focus on one topic at a time, so the map works as a study guide rather than a wall of text.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a lecture PDF, a DOCX handout, a slide deck, or pasted notes.
Let the AI organize it
DeckOwl finds the main ideas and groups supporting details under each one as branches.
Edit and explore
Adjust the map to match your course, then click through branches to test your recall.
A mind map is most useful when you can change it. Rename a branch to match your professor's terms, merge two overlapping topics, or add a point from class that the source file left out.
Once the map is built, use it as a retrieval tool. Hide the sub-points, try to recall them, and then reveal the branch to check yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most useful study maps have four to seven main branches, each with two to four sub-points. Fewer branches can hide structure, and many more make the map hard to scan.
How do I study from a mind map instead of just looking at it?
Cover one branch and say its sub-points from memory, then uncover the map to check. Repeat with the branches in a different order so you test recall rather than position.
Can I edit the mind map after the AI creates it?
Yes. Every node is editable, so you can rename topics, move branches, and delete or add points.
Can I export my mind map?
Exports such as PDF and DOCX are included in the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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