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Turn your notes into a concept map you can edit and explore

Upload a lecture PDF, a Word document, slides or a photo of your textbook page. DeckOwl reads the material and builds a mind map with main branches and sub-points you can reshape.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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How a concept map generator fits into studying

Some students search for a concept map generator when a lecture covers dozens of related ideas and a linear summary hides how they connect. A map shows the central topic, the major branches and the smaller details that support each one.

Turns long readings into a top-down structure you can scan in seconds
Keeps relationships between ideas visible, not buried in paragraphs
Lets you edit the map so it matches how your instructor framed the topic
Works from PDFs, Word files, slides and photos of printed pages

Example plate tectonics mind map branches

Plate boundary typesDivergent (plates separate) · Convergent (plates collide) · Transform (plates slide past)

Evidence for continental driftMatching fossils on distant continents · Coastlines that fit together · Matching rock formations across oceans

Forces driving plate motionMantle convection · Slab pull at subduction zones · Ridge push at mid-ocean ridges

Landforms at convergent boundariesMountain ranges · Ocean trenches · Volcanic arcs

Mid-ocean ridgesSeafloor spreading · New crust forms · Magnetic striping records past reversals

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Built from your own material

Drop in PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads photos so the map reflects your course, not a generic template.

Editable branches

Rename a branch, move a sub-point under a different idea or delete what you do not need. The map stays yours to adjust before you study from it.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to see the big picture or drill into details. Use the same material to build flashcards or quizzes when you are ready.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or image of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the map

DeckOwl identifies the central topic and organizes the key ideas into branches and sub-points.

Edit and explore

Reorganize the map in your browser, then expand the branches you want to review.

The generator reads your material first, so the branches come from your readings and slides. You can then rearrange ideas that the software placed under the wrong heading, which is often where the real learning happens.

Maps are most useful when you test yourself on them. Cover a branch, explain it from memory, then check the sub-points to see what you missed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I decide which concepts belong on a plate tectonics map?

Start from the central idea, plate tectonics, and place major mechanisms or boundary types as first-level branches. Put evidence, examples and specific features underneath them so each level answers a narrower question.

How deep should a concept map go before it becomes hard to read?

Three or four levels is usually enough for exam review. If a branch grows past six or seven sub-points, split it into two related branches so each one stays easy to scan.

Can I export my concept map?

The free plan lets you study in the browser, while exports are part of Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Plus also includes PDF and DOCX export, so you can print or share the map.

Is there a free way to try the concept map generator?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.