Get a custom concept map template from your own notes
Ready-made Word templates come with empty boxes. DeckOwl builds a concept map from your own material, so the branches match what you actually need to learn.
Why generate a map instead of downloading a template
Most people searching for a concept map template for Microsoft Word want a starting layout they can fill in themselves. DeckOwl takes a different route: upload your lecture notes, a PDF, or a photo of a handout, and it drafts the branches for you to rearrange.
- Drafts the main branches from your own notes, not a generic subject outline
- Keeps the map editable so you can revise it as your course material changes
- Study in the browser on the free plan with no export required to begin
- Plus adds DOCX and PDF export for placing the finished map in Word
Starts from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a handout, and the map is drafted from that content.
Editable and explorable
Expand a branch, rename a node, or collapse sections you have already learned without rebuilding the layout.
Moves into Word
Plus includes DOCX and PDF export, so a finished map can go straight into your Microsoft Word document.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a lecture PDF, slides, a Word file, or a clear photo of a page. Text recognition reads images too.
Review the branches
Check the main topics and sub-points the map pulls out, then adjust anything that does not match your course.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to DOCX or PDF on Plus when you need the map in Word.
Once the map is generated, it stays editable and explorable, so you can expand a branch, rename a node, or collapse sections you have already learned. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and Plus adds DOCX and PDF export.
If your instructor requires a specific Word layout, copy the main topics from the generated map into SmartArt in Word. The structure is already done, and you only need to format it.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I draw a concept map in Microsoft Word?
Go to the Insert tab, select SmartArt, then choose a Hierarchy or Relationship layout. Use the Text Pane to add, reorder, and indent nodes.
How is a concept map different from a mind map?
A concept map labels the links between ideas, while a mind map radiates outward from one central topic. Both help with studying, and the better choice depends on how your course frames the material.
Can I export my map to Word?
Yes, DOCX export is included with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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