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Get a free mind map on your PC from your own notes

Upload a PDF, DOCX, or typed notes and get an editable mind map you can explore in any modern browser on your computer.

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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 start with your own material on a PC

A free mind map on your PC works best when it starts from your own readings, not a blank page. Your lecture notes, chapter PDFs, and slide decks already contain the structure your teacher expects, so the map reflects what you need to know.

Works in your browser on a PC with no installation
Builds the map from PDFs, Word files, slides, or photos of pages
Lets you edit branches so the map matches your course
Free plan includes 3 generations per month

Example mind map branches for Shakespeare's Macbeth

Main branch: AmbitionMacbeth's vaulting ambition · Lady Macbeth's urging · The witches' prophecy · Guilt after Duncan's murder

Main branch: Guilt and the supernaturalBanquo's ghost · The dagger vision · The sleepwalking scene · Blood imagery

Main branch: Kingship and legitimacyDuncan as the rightful king · Macbeth's usurpation · Malcolm's return · Divine right of kings

Main branch: Appearance versus realityFair is foul and foul is fair · Equivocating prophecies · Macbeth's false courage · Hidden motives

Main branch: Lady MacbethCalls on spirits to unsex her · Sleepwalking confession · Hand-washing guilt · Her death offstage

Generate the full set

Starts from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the map is built from what you actually need to learn.

Editable and explorable

Expand and collapse branches, rearrange ideas, and follow connections between topics as you review.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to begin.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slides, or pasted text from your computer.

Let the map generate

DeckOwl reads the material and organizes the main ideas into branches.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches you want, then work through the map in your browser.

Because DeckOwl runs in the browser, there is nothing to download or install. You can open the tool on a school or home computer, upload a file, and start reviewing the branches right away.

When you want to keep working beyond the free plan, Plus adds unlimited generations and file exports for $39/year or $7.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How many main branches should a mind map for Macbeth have?

Four to six main branches usually cover the play's major themes, characters, and key scenes without crowding the map. Each branch can then hold two to four specific points, such as particular speeches or events.

How do I study a Shakespeare play with a mind map?

Start with the central idea, then add branches for characters, themes, and turning points in the order they appear. Test yourself by covering a branch and explaining it from memory before you check the map.

Is the free plan really free to use on a PC?

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

Can I export my mind map?

File exports are a paid feature. The Plus plan, at $39/year or $7.99/month, includes exports, while the free plan is for studying in the browser only.

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