Turn any PDF or set of notes into an AI concept map
Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or typed notes. DeckOwl builds a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and explore branch by branch.
Why a mind map beats a flat list of notes
A student with a 40-page biology chapter and a midterm in four days often has the same problem: the content is linear, but the knowledge is not. AI concept map making solves this by pulling the main ideas out of the text and showing how they connect, so you can see which terms belong under which topic.
- Pulls the central concept and supporting subtopics out of long documents
- Lets you rename, move, and delete nodes so the map fits your course
- Expands and collapses branches so you can review one topic at a time
- Reads photos of printed pages with text recognition when you have no digital file
Editable branches
Rename, move, or delete any node so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Explorable structure
Expand a main topic to see its sub-points, then collapse it again to review the big picture.
Works from your files
Start from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, or pasted notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Let the AI find the main ideas
DeckOwl identifies the central concept and the key subtopics, then arranges them as connected branches.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout, then study the map in your browser. Your free plan includes 3 generations per month.
Building a map by hand takes time that many students do not have. An AI-generated starting point lets you spend your effort on the part that actually builds memory, which is checking the connections, correcting anything the model misread, and explaining each branch in your own words.
Because the map is editable, it works as a study tool rather than a finished poster. Move a subtopic to a different branch when your professor frames it differently, and keep the version that matches your course.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a concept map from lecture notes?
Start with one central idea, then list the main topics that support it as first-level branches. Under each branch, add the key terms and one short example or definition, and check that every link has a clear label.
How many branches should a concept map have?
Most useful maps have 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 5 sub-points. If a branch grows beyond that, split it into two linked maps so you can review each part separately.
Can I export my AI mind map?
The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. The Plus plan, at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, adds PDF and DOCX export along with unlimited generations.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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