Turn any PDF or set of notes into a clear mind map with AI
Drop in a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, or photo of your notes. DeckOwl builds a mind map you can edit, rearrange, and explore branch by branch.
Why a mind map helps when you study from long readings
Some topics arrive as forty pages of dense reading with no clear shape, so the hard part is seeing how the ideas connect. An easy mind map generator takes your own material and turns it into a starting structure you can check, fix, and expand before you memorize anything.
- Start from a PDF, Word file, or slide deck instead of a blank page
- Edit nodes and branches after generation
- Explore one branch at a time to reduce clutter
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Editable from the start
Rename nodes, move branches, and add your own points once the AI draft is ready.
Explore branch by branch
Open one section at a time so a dense topic doesn't overwhelm the whole map.
Built from your material
Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages read with text recognition.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, pasted notes, or a photo of a page.
Let the AI map it
DeckOwl pulls out the main ideas and arranges them into branches.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout, then open each branch to study the details.
The AI draft is a starting point, not the final answer. Move branches that belong together, remove points that are off-topic, and add the details your instructor stressed. Editing the map is part of the review, because you have to decide where each idea belongs.
Once the map is in shape, use it to test yourself: cover a branch and explain it from memory, then open it to check. Pair the map with flashcards for the terms you still miss.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize the French Revolution into a mind map?
Start with a central node for the Revolution (1789 to 1799) and create branches for causes, the Estates-General and National Assembly, the Terror, and the rise of Napoleon. Place each event under the branch where its cause or consequence belongs.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Five to seven main branches works well for a single unit, since that is about what most people can hold in working memory. Each branch should contain a few sub-points you can explain without looking.
Is the free plan enough to try it?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan.
Can I export my mind maps?
Exports are a paid feature. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export along with unlimited generations.
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