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Turn your class notes into a free concept map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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How a concept map generator helps students study

Turning a semester of lecture notes into one readable picture is harder than it sounds, and a free concept map generator for students can produce the first draft in minutes. Upload your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a textbook page, and the text is read and organized into a central idea with linked branches.

Start with no credit card and 3 free generations per month.
Study maps in the browser on the free plan.
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Students with a school email get 40% off.

Example cell biology mind map branches

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins · Transport by diffusion or active transport

MitochondriaDouble membrane · Cristae · Site of cellular respiration · Produces ATP

NucleusNuclear envelope · Chromatin · Nucleolus · Stores DNA

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER with ribosomes · Smooth ER · Protein folding · Lipid synthesis

Golgi apparatusModifies proteins · Sorts cargo · Packages into vesicles · Ships to membrane or outside the cell

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Reads your own material

Upload PDFs, Word or PowerPoint files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Editable mind maps

Rename branches, remove weak points, and add your own links so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Explore and study

Move through the map one branch at a time, then turn key points into flashcards or quiz questions with explanations.

How it works

Add your notes

Upload a file, paste text, or photograph a page from your textbook or whiteboard.

Generate the map

DeckOwl organizes the material into a central idea with linked main branches and sub-points.

Edit and study

Adjust the branches to fit your course, then explore them in the browser or export on a paid plan.

The map is editable, so you can rename branches, drop weak points, and add your own connections before you study. Exploring it branch by branch turns a flat summary into something you can test yourself on.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a concept map for studying have?

Most lecture topics work well with 5 to 8 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch needs more, split it into its own map so each one stays readable.

What is the best way to check a concept map against my notes?

Click into each branch and compare it with the source lines, then rewrite any point in your own words. Quiz yourself by covering one branch at a time and naming its sub-points from memory.

Is the free plan really free?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser with no credit card needed. Exports are part of the paid Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Do students get a discount?

Students with a school email get 40% off Plus. Pro at $14.99/month adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.