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Get an editable mind map for Anki study from your own notes

DeckOwl is not an Anki add-on. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page and get a mind map you can edit and explore in your browser.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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How this differs from an Anki add-on

If you're after an Anki mind map add-on, DeckOwl takes a different route: it generates the map from your own material instead of living inside Anki. The mind map is created in the browser, and flashcards can be exported to Anki when you're on Plus.

Mind maps built from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, and photos of pages
Editable maps you can reshape as your understanding changes
Flashcards with spaced repetition, exportable to Anki on Plus
Free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card to start

Example mind map branches on Anki add-ons

Installing an Anki add-onOpen Tools, then Add-ons · Choose Get Add-ons · Paste the AnkiWeb code · Restart Anki

Checking add-on compatibilityRead the add-on page for supported Anki versions · Newer Anki releases can break older add-ons · Back up your collection before updating

Common types of Anki add-onsStudy and review tools · Card display changes · Import and export helpers · Sync and backup tools

Where mind maps fit beside AnkiMaps show how topics connect · Flashcards drill single facts · Use both for large subjects · Review the map before each study session

Managing Anki add-on settingsMany add-ons have a config button in Tools, then Add-ons · Settings change how the add-on behaves · Disable an add-on to test whether it causes a problem

Generate the full set

Map from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the photos.

Editable and explorable

Rearrange branches, expand topics, and follow links between ideas instead of working from a static image.

Flashcards for Anki

Generate flashcards with spaced repetition from the same material, then export them to Anki on Plus.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl turns your material into a map of main branches and sub-points.

Edit and study

Adjust the map, then study it in the browser or export cards to Anki on Plus.

Mind maps suit subjects with many linked ideas, such as a course unit or a chapter with several related systems. They show how topics connect, which flashcards do not. Many students use a map to plan a topic and flashcards to drill the individual facts.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV for $39/year or $7.99/month.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install an Anki add-on?

Open Anki, go to Tools, then Add-ons, and choose Get Add-ons. Paste the add-on code from AnkiWeb and restart Anki to load it.

Do mind maps help with memorizing facts for exams?

Mind maps show how ideas relate, which helps with understanding and planning a topic. For memorizing single facts, flashcards with spaced repetition usually work better, so many students use both.

Is exporting to Anki free?

No. Exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX, and CSV are included on Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month, without adding a credit card.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.