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Turn your study notes into a clear, editable concept map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page, and DeckOwl drafts a mind map of the main ideas and how they connect. Then you edit it and explore each branch.

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Why concept map notes beat plain summaries

Good concept map notes show how ideas connect, not just what they are called. A list of terms can hide the link between a cause and its effect, while a map puts those links on the page as labeled branches. When you start from a chapter or a slide deck, DeckOwl reads the text and drafts the main ideas as a structure you can reshape.

Shows relationships between ideas, not just a flat list of terms
Editable, so you can correct the draft and add your own links
Explorable branches let you test recall one connection at a time
Works from PDFs, slides, typed notes, and photos of pages

Example chemical bonding concept map branches

Ionic bondingElectron transfer · Metal to nonmetal · Oppositely charged ions · High melting points

Covalent bondingShared electron pairs · Nonmetal to nonmetal · Single, double, or triple bonds · Discrete molecules

Metallic bondingDelocalized electrons · Sea of electrons around positive ions · Electrical conductivity · Malleability

ElectronegativityAbility to attract shared electrons · Measured on the Pauling scale · Large difference suggests ionic character · Increases across a period

Polar covalent bondsUnequal electron sharing · Partial positive and negative charges · Creates a dipole · Water is a polar molecule

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Editable maps

Rename branches, move nodes, and delete anything that does not belong. The draft is a starting point, and you shape the final map.

Explorable branches

Expand and collapse each branch to test how well you understand the links between ideas before you study them.

Built from your files

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your notes

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

Review the draft map

DeckOwl lays out the main ideas as branches so you can see the overall structure at a glance.

Edit and explore

Reshape the map, then expand branches to check each link. Study in the browser on the free plan.

Editing is where the learning happens. Move nodes, rename branches, and remove anything that does not belong, then expand each branch and check whether you can explain the link without looking. Plus adds unlimited generations and export to PDF or DOCX for printing or sharing with a study group.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know which bond type to put on a chemical bonding concept map?

Check the elements: a metal with a nonmetal usually forms an ionic bond, and two nonmetals usually form a covalent bond. Metals bonded to each other form metallic bonds, and electronegativity differences help you confirm the choice.

How detailed should a chemical bonding map be before an exam?

Aim for one main branch per bond type, with the key rule and one example under each. Keep each node short enough that you can recall the idea from the label alone.

Can I export my concept map?

Exports are paid features: Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds Anki, CSV, QTI 2.1, and Moodle XML options. The free plan lets you study and explore maps in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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