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Turn any biology PDF into a concept map with AI

Upload your lecture slides, textbook chapter, or notes and get a mind map of the topic you are studying, ready to edit and explore.

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Why a custom map beats a generic download

A ready-made biology concept map PDF rarely matches the chapter or lecture in front of you, so the fastest route is a map built from your own material. Upload the slides or textbook section and the generator identifies the main concepts, then groups related terms such as cell structures, reaction steps, or body systems under clear branches.

  • Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of printed pages
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month, viewed and studied in the browser
  • Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export
  • Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Example biology concept map branches
Cell structurenucleus · mitochondria · ribosomes · cell membrane
Photosynthesislight-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle · chloroplast · ATP and NADPH
DNA replicationhelicase unwinds the helix · DNA polymerase adds nucleotides · leading and lagging strands · ligase joins fragments
Mitosisprophase · metaphase · anaphase · telophase
Nervous systemneurons · synapses · neurotransmitters · action potential
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the map follows the structure of your own source.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches how your instructor framed the topic.

Explorable layout

Expand and collapse branches to move from the big picture down to terms like enzymes, organelles, or pathways.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the chapter PDF, slide deck, or notes for the biology unit you are studying.

Generate the map

The AI pulls out main concepts and links them into a branching mind map.

Edit and export

Adjust the map to fit your course, then export a PDF on the Plus plan.

Because the map is editable, you can reshape it as your course moves along. Add a branch when your instructor introduces a new process, or collapse sections you have already mastered so your attention stays on the weak spots. Plus users can export the result as a PDF for printing or sharing with a study group.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a biology concept map cover?

A useful biology map links a central topic, such as cell biology or photosynthesis, to its main processes and the terms that explain them. Each branch should show a cause-and-effect or part-and-whole relationship rather than a long list of isolated facts.

How can I study biology more effectively with a concept map?

Cover the map and try to recreate it from memory, then compare your version with the original to find missing links. Redraw one branch each day so the relationships between terms stay fresh.

Can I export my biology concept map as a PDF?

PDF export is available on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study and explore maps in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and generate up to 3 maps per month.

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