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Turn your PDFs and notes into a free mind map on iPad

Upload a lecture PDF, slide deck, or photo of your notes and get an editable, explorable mind map you can study from on any iPad with a 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 generated map beats a blank template on iPad

Most students on an iPad want a free iPad mind map they can edit, not a blank canvas to fill in by hand. If you are looking for a printable template, you will not find a ready-made one here; instead, DeckOwl builds a map from the course material you already have.

Works from PDFs, slide decks, notes, and photos of pages
Each branch can be edited, reordered, and expanded on your iPad
Start free with 3 generations a month and no credit card
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV with a Plus plan

Example iPad study topics for mind map branches

Multitasking on iPadSplit View · Slide Over · Picture in Picture

Apple Pencil on iPadPressure and tilt sensing · Scribble handwriting to text · Supported iPad models only

Annotating a screenshotTap the screenshot thumbnail · Use Markup tools · Save or share the edited image

Managing study filesFiles app for local storage · iCloud Drive sync · Organize by course folder

Focus for studyingFocus modes to silence alerts · Screen Time limits for apps · Control Center toggles

Generate the full set

Built from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the map is drawn from what you actually studied.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, move ideas around, and expand or collapse sections so the map matches how you think about the topic.

Study from the same map

Use the mind map to plan a review, then turn the same material into flashcards or quizzes when you want to drill it.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, or a photo of your handwritten pages from the iPad's Files app or camera roll.

Generate the map

DeckOwl reads the text and builds a mind map with main branches and supporting points.

Edit and explore

Adjust branches, then open the sections you need to review on your iPad.

The free plan includes 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser. Exporting maps and flashcards is part of the paid Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also removes the generation limit.

Start with one chapter or one lecture so the map stays readable. A focused map of 4 to 7 main branches is easier to review in a short session than one that tries to cover a whole semester.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 supporting points. More than that usually means the map needs to be split into two smaller maps.

Can I sketch a mind map with Apple Pencil on an iPad?

Yes, Apple Pencil works with iPad models that support it, and you can add handwritten notes beside a map in most note apps. Generated maps are built from your uploaded text, so you can edit the branches in the browser on your iPad.

Is DeckOwl free to use on an iPad?

The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV require the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Can I turn a mind map into flashcards?

You can generate flashcards from the same material you used for the map, so the two study tools stay aligned. Flashcards use spaced repetition, and exporting them to Anki is a Plus feature.

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