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Get a mind map from your own notes instead of a blank page

A blank template leaves all the organizing to you. Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, or photos of pages and get a mind map already branched from your material, editable and explorable in the browser.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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Why a custom map beats a printed blank one

Plenty of sites offer a free blank mind map template as a PDF, but an empty bubble page only helps once you already know what belongs in each branch. The hard part of mapping a unit is pulling the key ideas out of your readings and lecture slides.

Works from PDFs, Word files, slides, plain text, and photos of pages
Branches are editable, so you can reshape the map to match your syllabus
Explore the map in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
PDF export is included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month

Example cell biology branches for a blank mind map

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Embedded proteins · Selective permeability · Cholesterol stabilizes fluidity

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Makes most ATP · Has its own DNA

NucleusHolds chromosomal DNA · Nuclear envelope with pores · Nucleolus makes ribosomal RNA

RibosomesSites of protein synthesis · Free or bound to rough ER · Made of rRNA and protein

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER makes membrane proteins · Smooth ER makes lipids · Detoxifies some drugs

Generate the full set

Branches from your material

DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or page photos and sorts the content into main branches and sub-points.

Editable and explorable

Rename, move, or delete nodes, and expand or collapse branches to focus on one section at a time.

Study from the same map

Turn a branch into flashcards with spaced repetition or into quiz questions with explanations.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, plain text, or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the map

Check the main branches, trim what you do not need, and add anything the generator missed.

Study or export

Explore the map and study it in the browser on the free plan. PDF export is available on Plus.

DeckOwl does that extraction for you. You upload the material you actually need to learn, and the map is built from your own content, so the branches match your course instead of a generic outline.

If you still want a printable page, the Plus plan exports your map as a PDF, along with DOCX, Anki, and CSV files.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map that actually helps me remember?

Start with one central topic and four to six main branches that each name a single concept. Keep sub-points short, and test yourself by covering a branch and recalling its contents before you check.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most units work well with four to six main branches, with two to four sub-points under each. If a branch needs more, split it into two branches instead.

Can I download my mind map as a PDF?

PDF export is part of the Plus plan. The free plan lets you explore and study your map in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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