Get a concept map sample built from your own notes
Ready-made samples rarely match your course, so DeckOwl builds an editable mind map from your own PDFs, slides, or notes.
Use your own material for a concept map sample
A concept map sample is most useful when it covers the course you are actually taking, not a generic topic. DeckOwl does not keep a library of printable samples, but it turns your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or notes into an editable mind map you can study and reshape.
- Starts from your own PDFs, slides, or notes
- Fully editable, so you can reshape branches
- Explorable, so you can follow connections between ideas
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Built from your files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of your notes and get a map based on what you actually studied.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or delete any branch so the map matches how your instructorframed the topic.
Explorable layout
Click through main branches and sub-points to see how ideas connect before you test yourself.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, or notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl pulls out the central topic, main branches, and supporting points.
Edit and study
Reshape the map to fit your course, then review it branch by branch.
Each branch comes from a main idea in your material, with sub-points you can rename, move, or delete. Explore the map by clicking through branches to see how topics connect before you quiz yourself on them.
Comparing your generated map with a textbook diagram is a quick check on coverage. Anything missing from the map is a good candidate for a flashcard or a quiz question.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study a concept map once I have one?
Start from the central topic and explain each branch aloud from memory, then check the map for anything you missed. Repeat the branches you find hardest until you can explain them without looking.
How many branches should a concept map have?
There is no fixed number, but a map with too many main branches is hard to scan in one view. If your branches are getting crowded, split the topic into two maps.
Can I export my mind map?
Exporting files is a paid feature. Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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