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Turn your Google Drive notes into a free mind map

Download a PDF, DOCX or notes file from Google Drive, upload it here, and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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Why a free mind map helps with Google Drive study files

Lecture slides, readings and scanned notes often pile up in Google Drive as separate files, and a free mind map can pull the main topics from that pile onto one page.

Drive folders often hold slides, readings and scanned notes as separate files.
A mind map places the main topics from those files on a single page.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Paid plans add unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX exports.

Example Google Drive mind map branches

Sharing permissionsViewer can only read · Commenter can leave comments · Editor can change content · Owner can transfer ownership

Where files liveMy Drive holds your own files · Shared with me lists files others shared with you · Trash keeps deleted files for 30 days

File typesGoogle Docs, Sheets and Slides are native formats · Uploaded PDFs, DOCX and PPTX stay as uploads · Converting uploads to Docs allows editing

Organizing filesFolders in My Drive group related files · Color-coded folders aid scanning · Starred files give quick access

Searching DriveSearch by file name · Filter by file type or owner · Search text inside Google Docs

Generate the full set

Editable branches

Rename, move and add branches, then keep refining the map as your notes change.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time instead of the whole file.

Built from your files

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, so the map reflects your own material.

How it works

Download from Drive

Save the PDF, DOCX or PPTX you want to map from Google Drive to your computer.

Upload and generate

Drop the file into DeckOwl and generate a mind map from its contents.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches, then study in your browser. Paid plans add exports you can upload back to Drive.

Start with one file at a time. Upload it, check that the top-level branches match the headings in the original, and then add or merge branches so related ideas sit together.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize study files in Google Drive?

Create one folder per course and subfolders for each unit or exam. Naming files by date and topic makes them easier to find when you need to review.

Can I share a Google Drive folder with a study group?

Yes. Right-click the folder, choose Share, and set each person to Viewer, Commenter or Editor depending on whether they should only read, leave comments or change files.

Does DeckOwl connect directly to Google Drive?

No. You download the file from Drive and upload it to DeckOwl. Paid plans export PDF and DOCX files, which you can then upload back to Drive yourself.

Is the mind map generator free to use?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser with no credit card needed. Exports are available on paid plans.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.