Make an AI mind map from your notes you can explore and edit
Upload a lecture PDF, slides, or messy notes and get a mind map of the main ideas and how they connect. Click into any branch, reshape it, and keep studying from the structure.
Why a mind map helps when the notes are long
Long lecture PDFs hide how topics connect, and a linear summary rarely shows it. DeckOwl works as an EaseMate AI mind map generator alternative: upload your material and get a map of the key concepts and the links between them.
- Turn a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of notes into a mind map
- Expand, collapse, and edit branches as you study
- Check how subtopics relate before writing an essay or exam answer
- Create flashcards or quizzes from the same source material
Built from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition, so handwritten pages you photograph can become branches too.
Interactive and editable
Explore the map by expanding and collapsing branches. Edit labels, add missing subtopics, and remove what you do not need so the map matches how you think.
Study from the same map
Use the map as a starting point for review. Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or quizzes with explanations.
How it works
Upload your notes
Drop in a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photos of pages. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl reads the material and builds a map with a central topic and branches for the main ideas and supporting details.
Explore and edit
Expand branches, rename nodes, and rearrange the structure until the map fits your course.
A map is most useful when you can change it. Remove branches that repeat a point, add a subtopic your professor stressed, and follow a path from a main idea to its details before you test yourself.
Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and export options for your study material.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a cell biology mind map that shows how the topics connect?
Start with one central topic such as cell structure, then create branches for organelles, membranes, and processes like respiration. Link each subtopic to the process or structure it supports, so the map shows relationships and not just a list.
What should a mind map for mitosis include?
Include the phases (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase) as main branches, with the key events under each one. Add cytokinesis as a separate branch, since it finishes the division of the cell.
Can I export my mind map or study materials?
Exporting study materials to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV is part of the Plus plan, not the free plan. The free plan lets you study in the browser with up to 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to try the mind map generator?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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