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Get a free mind map from your own notes or PDF

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page and get an editable, explorable mind map. Downloading files is a Plus feature.

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

Free account · 3 sets a month · Creates mind maps in seconds

Why a custom map beats a generic template

A free mind map download from a template site gives you a layout, but not the ideas from your lecture. DeckOwl builds the map from the material you already have, so the branches match what your instructor actually covered.

Start free with 3 generations per month, no credit card needed.
Study your mind map in the browser on the free plan.
Plus ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.
Students get 40% off with a school email.

Example cell biology mind map branches (topic: cell biology)

Cell structureNucleus · Mitochondria · Ribosomes · Cell membrane

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Embedded proteins · Selective permeability

PhotosynthesisLight-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle · Occurs in chloroplasts

MitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase

EnzymesActive site · Substrate specificity · Affected by temperature and pH

Generate the full set

Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or photos of pages, and text recognition reads the images.

Editable and explorable

Expand and rearrange branches as you study instead of getting a static picture you cannot change.

Export when you need it

The free plan studies in the browser. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export for offline copies.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page from your class.

Generate the map

DeckOwl turns the content into a branching mind map of main topics and their sub-points.

Explore and edit

Expand branches, reorganize them, and study the map in your browser on the free plan.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but it does not include exports. If you need a file to print or keep offline, Plus costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month and adds unlimited generations with PDF and DOCX export.

Students can get 40% off with a school email, and you can start without a credit card. Try one map from your own notes first and decide whether the export options are worth it.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a mind map for cell biology have?

Aim for 5 to 7 main branches, each with 3 to 4 sub-points, so each branch stays easy to recall. If a unit is large, split it into several maps instead of one crowded page.

How do I study from a mind map instead of just looking at it?

Cover the sub-points and recall each branch from its label, then check your answer against the map. Repeat until you can rebuild the whole structure from memory.

Can I download my mind map for free?

The free plan lets you create and study mind maps in the browser but does not include exports. PDF and DOCX export are available on Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without adding a credit card.

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