Turn your class notes into a concept map you can edit
No generic slide file to fill in. Upload your material and get a mind map on your own topic that you can rename, rearrange, and explore.
Make your own concept map from class material
Ready-made slides rarely match your syllabus, which is why a generic concept map template so often ends up half-filled. DeckOwl takes your own notes, PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photographed pages and builds a mind map from that material instead.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a textbook page.
- Get a mind map with a central topic and branches you can rename or move.
- Explore each branch in the browser to spot anything the map missed.
- Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus. PowerPoint is not an export format.
Mind maps from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages and get a map built from that content.
Editable and explorable
Rename branches, move topics, and expand sub-points right in the browser.
Study what you map
Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with explanations.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page.
Get your mind map
Review the central topic and branches the AI created from your material.
Edit and study
Adjust branches and explore them, or generate flashcards and quizzes from the same notes.
The map is editable and explorable in the browser, so you can reorganize branches and then quiz yourself on the same content. Exporting to PDF or DOCX is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, while the free plan includes three generations per month and browser study.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I build a concept map for a biology unit?
Start with the unit's central idea, such as cell structure, and list the major parts as main branches. Add functions or details as sub-points so each branch stays focused on one concept.
How many branches should a concept map have?
Most maps for a single lecture work well with four to seven main branches, each holding two to four sub-points. If a branch needs more detail, split it into its own map.
Is there a free concept map template for PowerPoint?
DeckOwl does not provide a pre-made PowerPoint file. It generates a mind map from your own notes, and the free plan includes three generations per month.
Can I export my mind map?
Exports to PDF and DOCX are included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study your maps in the browser.
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