Turn your notes into an easy free mind map
Upload a PDF, document, slides, or a photo of a page and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.
How a free mind map helps you study
Students who want an easy free mind map often have a pile of lecture slides and textbook pages and no time to sketch a diagram by hand. DeckOwl reads your own material and turns it into a branching map you can edit and explore in the browser.
- Start with the chapter headings as main branches, then add subtopics under each one.
- Keep each branch to a single idea so you can quiz yourself on it later.
- Redraw the map from memory once a week and compare it with the original.
- Map one chapter at a time on the free plan so your 3 monthly generations go further.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes after the map is generated so it matches how your course is organized.
Explore by clicking
Expand and collapse branches to see the big picture first, then drill into the details.
Built from your material
Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload or paste notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl builds a branching outline of the main topics and their subtopics.
Edit and explore
Adjust the nodes and expand branches as you review the material.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month, which is enough to map a chapter or two. Map the most important material first, then return to the same map as the course moves on and add new branches.
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Frequently asked questions
What belongs on the first level of a respiratory system mind map?
Put the main regions or functions there, such as upper airway, lower airway, alveoli, breathing mechanics, and control of breathing. Each one becomes a branch you can expand.
How detailed should a respiratory system mind map be?
Aim for one idea per node with two to four sub-points under each branch. Trim anything you cannot explain in a sentence, because dense maps are harder to review.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes, you can start without a credit card and get 3 generations per month, with studying in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan.
What do I get with a paid plan?
Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and adds unlimited generations plus PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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