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Turn your notes into an editable AI concept map template

Printable concept map templates leave you to fill in the thinking. DeckOwl reads your lecture notes, textbook chapters, or slides and builds an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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Why generate your own concept map instead of downloading one

Most printable concept map templates give you empty boxes and leave the hard part to you. If you already have lecture notes or a textbook chapter, you can skip the blank page and get an AI concept map template built from that exact material.

  • Starts from your own course material, not a generic layout.
  • Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
  • Edit branches and sub-points after the map is generated.
  • Free plan available with no credit card required.
Example solar system mind map branches
The SunStar at the center of the solar system · Holds about 99.8% of the system's mass · Its light drives weather and climate on Earth
Inner planetsMercury, Venus, Earth, Mars · Rocky, terrestrial surfaces · Smaller and denser than the outer planets
Outer planetsJupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune · Gas and ice giants · Lie beyond the asteroid belt
Asteroid beltLies between Mars and Jupiter · Mostly rocky and metallic debris · Ceres is the largest object in it
Kuiper beltLies beyond Neptune · Home to icy bodies including Pluto · Source of many short-period comets
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. The map reflects what your course actually covers.

Editable and explorable

Rearrange branches, add your own sub-points, and expand or collapse sections as you study.

Free to start

No credit card needed. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, document, slides, text, or a photo of a page.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and sub-points against your source material.

Edit and study

Adjust the layout, then move through the map branch by branch to test recall.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages, and the AI pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as a mind map. You can edit the result and explore it by branch. Mind maps are part of the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month.

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Frequently asked questions

How many main branches should a solar system concept map have?

Five to seven main branches usually works well, such as the Sun, inner planets, outer planets, asteroid belt, and Kuiper belt. Add sub-points only where your course asks for that detail.

What belongs in an intro astronomy concept map of the solar system?

Start with the Sun, then group the eight planets into inner and outer, and add the asteroid and Kuiper belts. Link each planet to its defining traits, such as size, composition, and number of moons.

Can I use the free plan to make a mind map?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV are paid features on Plus.

Does the generator work with photos of my notes?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition. Plus adds unlimited generations, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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