Turn your notes into a concept map you can edit
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page. DeckOwl builds a mind map of the main ideas and their connections that you can reshape and explore.
Why a map from your own material beats a generic template
A good concept map maker should start from your material, not a blank page. DeckOwl reads your files and builds a map with main branches and sub-points you can edit and explore.
- Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages
- Branches stay editable, so you can correct anything the AI misread
- Explore the map in the browser on the free plan
- Export options such as PDF and DOCX are included with Plus
Built from your material
Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or typed notes and get a map of the concepts they actually contain.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Explore in the browser
Expand and collapse branches to follow relationships between ideas, then turn the same material into flashcards or quizzes.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl identifies the main ideas and arranges them into branches and sub-points.
Edit and study
Reshape the map, then explore it in the browser to check what you understand.
For organic chemistry, the useful part is seeing how functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry connect. The map shows those links as branches you can expand, reorder, and check against your lecture notes.
If you were hoping for a ready-made printable map, those exist, but a map built from your own slides tracks what your instructor actually covered.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize a concept map for organic chemistry?
Start with the major functional groups or reaction types, then branch into the mechanisms, conditions, and examples that belong to each. Keep each node to one idea so you can test yourself on it.
How many concepts should a concept map include?
Most useful maps for a single lecture have between 10 and 25 nodes. If a map grows past that, split it into two maps by topic so each one stays readable.
Can I export my concept map?
The free plan lets you study the map in the browser without exports. Export options such as PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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