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Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain text notes and get a mind map you can rearrange, edit, and click through branch by branch.

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How an AI concept map generator organizes your notes

Reading a dense lecture PDF means holding dozens of terms in your head at once. An AI concept map generator lays those terms out as connected branches, so you can see how the ideas relate before you try to memorize them.

Pick a central idea from your material as the root node
Group related terms under the branches they belong to
Edit any node so the map matches your course
Study the map in the browser on the free plan

Example Pythagorean theorem mind map branches

Right triangleExactly one 90-degree angle · Hypotenuse is the longest side · Hypotenuse sits opposite the right angle

HypotenuseLongest side of a right triangle · Opposite the right angle · Labeled c in a² + b² = c²

Pythagorean theorema² + b² = c² · Holds only for right triangles · Named for Pythagoras, though the relationship was known earlier

Converse of the theoremIf a² + b² = c², the triangle is right · Used to check whether a corner is square · Pythagorean triples like 3-4-5 satisfy it

ApplicationsFinding a missing side length · Checking right angles in construction · Measuring distance on a coordinate plane

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Reads your files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Images go through text recognition first.

Editable maps

Rename, move, or delete any node so the map matches how your course organizes the material.

Explore branch by branch

Click into one branch at a time to focus on a single idea instead of scanning a crowded page.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the map

DeckOwl pulls out the central idea and the concepts connected to it.

Edit and explore

Adjust nodes, reorder branches, and click through the map as you study.

DeckOwl reads DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages, then builds a mind map with one central idea and related concepts branching outward. You can edit any node, rearrange branches, and click through the map to explore it.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know if a concept map is good for studying a topic?

A useful map has one clear central idea and branches that explain relationships, not just a list of terms. Check that every branch connects back to the center and that you can explain each link in your own words.

How many branches should a concept map have for a single lecture?

A handful of main branches usually works better than dozens. If one branch gets crowded, split it into a second map so each one stays easy to scan.

Can I export my concept map?

Exports are part of the paid plans. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.

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