Turn your notes into a concept map for Google Slides
DeckOwl's AI mind map generator reads your PDFs, slides, DOCX files, text or page photos and builds an editable, explorable map of the ideas in them, ready to adapt for a presentation or study session.
Why build a concept map from your own notes
A Google Slides concept map is most useful when it reflects what you actually learned, not a generic diagram. Ready-made templates exist and can work for a broad overview, but they rarely match the vocabulary, sequence or emphasis of your course or lecture.
- Start with the broadest concept at the center or top, then branch outward
- Label every link with a short phrase that states the relationship
- Keep each node to a few words so the slide stays readable
- Check that the map can be read as a set of sentences before presenting it
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, PPTX, DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a textbook page. The map follows the concepts in your own content, not a generic template.
Editable and explorable
Expand or collapse branches, rearrange ideas and adjust the structure so the map matches how your class or lecture is organized.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to begin.
How it works
Upload your source
Add the PDF, slides, document or notes that cover the topic you want mapped.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl identifies the main concepts and arranges them into branches with linked sub-ideas.
Adapt it for your slides
Explore the map, refine the branches, and use the finished layout as the basis for your Google Slides concept map.
Starting from your own material means the central idea, supporting concepts and links come from the source you already study. You can see which ideas connect, spot gaps, and reorganize branches before you copy the structure into a presentation.
Plus adds PDF and DOCX export, so you can save a finished map as a handout to share alongside your slides. Free accounts can explore and study maps in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I build a concept map in Google Slides by hand?
Place a shape for each concept, connect the shapes with lines or arrows, and label each link with a short phrase. Begin with the broadest idea at the top and work toward narrower details.
How many concepts should one concept map cover?
Keep the map to the concepts from a single topic so it stays readable on one slide. If the material is large, split it into several linked maps, one per subtopic.
Can I export my map on the free plan?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study without exports. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are on Plus, which is $39/year or $7.99/month.
Can I upload slides instead of notes?
Yes. PPTX files are accepted along with PDF, DOCX, plain text and photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
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