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Turn your notes into a concept map you can edit and explore

Upload a PDF, document, or photos of your notes and get a mind map with branches you can rearrange, expand, and study from.

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Why generate a concept map instead of filling in a blank file

A concept map template for Google Slides gives you boxes and arrows, but the actual branches have to come from your own material, and that is the slow part.

Start from the notes you already have instead of building boxes by hand.
Edit node labels and branch order until the map matches your lectures.
Explore branches one at a time to test recall before you review the whole map.
Export a PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan to place the map in a slide deck or handout.

Example cell biology mind map branches

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · embedded proteins · selective permeability · cholesterol for fluidity

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · double membrane · produces ATP · has its own DNA

NucleusStores DNA · nuclear envelope with pores · nucleolus assembles ribosomal subunits

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · smooth ER makes lipids · detoxifies drugs in liver cells

Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · packages them in vesicles · ships them to the membrane or for secretion

Generate the full set

Built from your material

Branches come from your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photographed pages, so the map matches what your course actually covers.

Editable and explorable

Rename nodes, move branches, and expand or collapse sections to see how ideas connect at your own pace.

Study tools from the same source

Turn the same material into flashcards or quizzes when you are ready to practice recall, not just review the layout.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images.

Review the branches

Check the central idea and the main branches, then adjust anything that does not match your lecture.

Edit and study

Rearrange the map, explore each branch, and keep a copy for review. Exports need a Plus plan.

DeckOwl reads your notes and proposes a central concept, main branches, and sub-points. You can edit every node, so the structure reflects your course instead of a generic layout.

The free plan lets you generate three maps per month and study them in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export for sharing or printing.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I build a concept map for cell biology?

Start with one central concept, such as the cell, and add major structures as first-level branches. Then add functions and relationships as shorter sub-branches.

How many branches should a concept map have?

Most useful maps have four to seven main branches. Keep each sub-point short, and make sure every link explains how two ideas relate.

Can I export a DeckOwl mind map to Google Slides?

DeckOwl does not export directly to Google Slides. On Plus you can export a PDF, which you can insert into a slide as an image, or a DOCX file.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser, with no exports. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month.

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