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Turn your lecture notes into clear concept map images

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page. Get an editable, explorable mind map without redrawing your notes by hand.

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Why generated concept map images beat generic templates

Many people searching for concept map images want a diagram that matches their own lecture, not a generic example from a textbook. A printable template can be a useful starting point, but it rarely uses the exact terms and order your teacher used.

Matches your lecture, not a generic template
Works from PDFs, slides, and photos of notes
Editable, so you can correct anything the AI missed
Free to start with no credit card required

Example French greetings and phrases mind map branches

GreetingsBonjour · Bonsoir · Salut · Au revoir

Polite phrasesS'il vous plaît · Merci · De rien · Excusez-moi

Introducing yourselfJe m'appelle · Je suis · Enchanté

Saying goodbyeAu revoir · À bientôt · Bonne journée

Asking how someone isComment ça va? · Ça va bien · Et toi?

Generate the full set

Editable maps

Rename nodes, move branches, and reshape the layout to match how your course organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Click through branches to move from the big picture into the details without losing the thread.

Built from your files

Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a file or paste your notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Generate the map

DeckOwl turns the main ideas into a branching mind map.

Edit and explore

Adjust labels and branches, then explore the map to check you understand each link.

Generating a map from your own material keeps the structure tied to what you will be tested on. You can then edit the labels, remove what you do not need, and explore the branches until each link makes sense.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a concept map from my lecture notes?

Start with the main topic in the center, then add key ideas as branches and link related terms with short labels. Keep each node to a few words so the map stays readable.

How big should a concept map get before I split it?

Split the map by subtopic once it starts to crowd the page or the branches become hard to follow. Smaller maps for each lesson are easier to review than one large map for a whole unit.

Can I export my concept map?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are included with the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study generated material in the browser.

Is there a free plan?

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

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