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Turn your notes into a free mind map, no download needed

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch. Nothing to install.

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

Free · First set needs no signup · Creates mind maps in seconds

A free mind map maker in the browser, and what the download options cost

A free mind map maker that runs in your browser covers most study sessions without installing anything. You upload your own material, and the map is built from that content rather than a generic template.

3 generations per month on the free plan
Study maps in the browser with no install
Editable, explorable maps from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos
PDF and DOCX export on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month

Example cell biology mind map branches (photosynthesis, respiration)

Photosynthesis: light-dependent reactionsOccur in thylakoid membranes · Split water and release oxygen · Produce ATP and NADPH

Photosynthesis: Calvin cycleOccurs in the stroma · Fixes CO2 using RuBisCO · Uses ATP and NADPH to build sugar

Cellular respiration: glycolysisOccurs in the cytoplasm · Splits glucose into two pyruvate · Yields a net 2 ATP

Cellular respiration: Krebs cycleOccurs in the mitochondrial matrix · Oxidizes acetyl-CoA · Produces NADH, FADH2, and CO2

Cellular respiration: electron transport chainLocated in the inner mitochondrial membrane · Pumps protons to build a gradient · Uses oxygen as the final electron acceptor

Generate the full set

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how you think about the material.

Reads your files

Works from PDFs, Word and PowerPoint files, plain notes, and photos of pages using text recognition.

Explore instead of scroll

Collapse and expand branches to test yourself one level at a time.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the map

The AI groups the content into a main topic with branches and sub-points.

Study in the browser

Explore the map, edit anything that looks off, and keep studying without installing software.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. It does not include exports, so you cannot save the map as a file on that plan. If you need a file for a class or printout, PDF and DOCX export are part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Pro adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for instructors who run courses in those systems. You can start without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I study from a mind map?

Cover the branch labels and recall each sub-point out loud before checking. Rebuild the map from memory once a day to see which branches you can reproduce.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Five to seven main branches with two to four sub-points each works well for one lecture. Split a long chapter into several smaller maps instead of one crowded one.

Can I download my mind map as a file for free?

The free plan lets you study maps in the browser but does not include exports. PDF and DOCX export are available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.