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Turn your notes into an editable concept map for Google Docs

Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and DeckOwl drafts a mind map of the main ideas and their sub-points. Edit it, explore it, and export it to Google Docs on Plus.

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Why build a concept map from your own notes

Most people searching for a Google Docs concept map want a clean layout they can fill in, but a blank template leaves the hardest part to you: deciding which ideas belong together and how they connect.

Start from your own lecture slides or textbook pages instead of an empty template.
Edit branches and labels until the map reflects what your course actually covers.
Explore sub-points by expanding each branch as you study.
Export as DOCX on Plus and open the file in Google Docs to share or print.

Example periodic table groups mind map branches

Alkali metals (Group 1)Very reactive · One valence electron · Soft metals · React violently with water

Alkaline earth metals (Group 2)Two valence electrons · Less reactive than Group 1 · Form 2+ ions

Halogens (Group 17)Highly reactive nonmetals · Form 1− ions · Form salts with metals

Noble gases (Group 18)Full outer electron shell · Very unreactive · Monatomic, colorless gases at room temperature

Transition metals (Groups 3–12)Form colored compounds · Variable oxidation states · Good conductors of electricity

Generate the full set

Editable map

Change any label, move branches, or delete what your course does not cover, so the map matches your material instead of a generic template.

Explorable structure

Open each main branch to see its sub-points, then collapse it again to keep the overall layout in view.

Built from your material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the branches are drawn from that content.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page from your textbook or lecture.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches with sub-points beneath.

Edit and export

Adjust labels and layout, then export as DOCX on Plus and open the file in Google Docs.

DeckOwl takes the opposite approach. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page, and it reads the text and drafts a mind map of the main branches and their sub-points. You can edit any label, reorganize branches, and explore each section as you review.

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser, with no exports. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and DOCX export so you can bring the map into Google Docs. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a periodic table groups map have?

Start with the main group families your course covers, usually five to seven, and keep each branch focused on one family. Add sub-points for properties and common compounds under each one.

Which properties should I put under each periodic table group?

Focus on valence electrons, reactivity, typical ion charge, and physical state at room temperature. Those four points explain most of the patterns in the table.

Can I export my concept map to Google Docs?

Yes, on the Plus plan you can export as DOCX and open the file in Google Docs. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free version?

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

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