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Turn your notes into a concept map you can study alongside Anki

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, or photo of a page and get an editable mind map you can expand, reorder, and explore branch by branch.

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Why pair a concept map with Anki

Anki users often want a concept map for Anki because flashcards alone rarely show how ideas connect. Start with lecture notes or a PDF, and the AI builds a branching map of main ideas, sub-points, and the links between them that you can edit before studying.

Map the big ideas before memorizing details, so each card has a clear place in the topic.
Edit branches to match your syllabus instead of accepting a generic outline.
Explore the map on the page for a quick overview before a study session.
Move from map to flashcards and quizzes using the same source notes.

Example basic algebra equations concept map branches

Solving linear equationsIsolate the variable · Use inverse operations · Check by substituting the answer

Combining like termsSame variable and exponent · Add or subtract the coefficients · Constants combine separately

Distributive propertyMultiply the outside term by each inside term · Watch negative signs · Apply it before combining terms

Two-step equationsUndo addition or subtraction first · Then undo multiplication or division · Reverse the order of operations

Equations with fractionsMultiply every term by the least common denominator · Solve the cleared equation · Substitute back to check

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Branches built from your material

The AI reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or page photos and sorts the content into main ideas and sub-points.

Editable and explorable

Rename nodes, move branches, and collapse sections so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Study tools from the same source

Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition and quizzes with explanations.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, plain text, or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the map

DeckOwl builds a branching concept map of the main ideas, sub-points, and links between them.

Edit, study, and export

Adjust the map to fit your course. Anki export is included on the Plus plan.

For algebra, a map can show how solving linear equations, combining like terms, and the distributive property all rely on the same inverse operations. Once the structure is clear, you can turn the same material into flashcards and quizzes for spaced review.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for basic algebra equations?

Most students do well with one card per solving rule and one card per common mistake, which usually comes to 20 to 40 cards for a single unit. Start with the rules you miss most and add cards as you find gaps.

How should I study algebra equations using a concept map?

Read the map from the top branch down, then explain each sub-point in your own words without looking. Work one practice equation per branch, and check each step against the map.

Does the free plan include Anki export?

No. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month, and exports are part of the Plus plan at $39 a year or $7.99 a month.

Can I try the mind map before paying?

Yes. You can start without a credit card and use the free plan to generate a map from your own notes, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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