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Turn your PDF notes into a free, editable mind map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain notes and get an editable, explorable mind map. The free plan includes 3 generations a month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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How a PDF becomes a mind map

Most people already have the material for a map sitting in a PDF: a textbook chapter, a lecture handout, or a report. A free mind map maker from PDF reads that file, finds the headings and key terms, and groups the supporting details under each one so the structure of the source is visible at a glance.

  • Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages
  • Keeps the chapter's own structure instead of a generic layout
  • Lets you edit every branch after the map is generated
  • Free to start in the browser with no credit card required
Example mind map branches on ecosystems and food webs
Energy flow in an ecosystemSunlight is captured by producers · energy passes to consumers at each step · only about 10% moves up to the next trophic level · the rest is lost as heat
Trophic levelsProducers · primary consumers · secondary and tertiary consumers · decomposers break down dead matter
Food chain vs. food webA food chain is one path of energy · a food web links many chains · more links often means more stability · many animals eat several prey types
Biotic and abiotic factorsBiotic: plants, animals, fungi, bacteria · abiotic: water, temperature, soil, sunlight · both shape population size and where species live
Nutrient cyclingCarbon moves between air, organisms, and soil · bacteria fix nitrogen for plants · decomposers return nutrients to the soil · plants reuse them
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Reads your own file

Upload a PDF, Word document, slide deck, or photo of a page. Text recognition handles scanned pages, so the map is built from your actual material.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or remove branches after generation. The map is yours to reshape as you learn what matters most in the source.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time. Sub-points stay linked to their main idea, so relationships are easy to follow.

How it works

Upload your material

Drop in a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, pasted notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Generate the map

The AI pulls out main topics and supporting details and arranges them as a branching mind map.

Edit and explore

Adjust branches, collapse what you know, and expand the sections you still need to review.

The result is a starting point, not a finished product. You can rename branches, merge overlapping ideas, and add your own notes, then explore the map by expanding one section at a time. The free plan lets you study the map in your browser with 3 generations per month. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV is part of the paid Plus plan.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

A food chain follows one path of energy from producer to consumer, such as grass, rabbit, then fox. A food web links many chains together, showing that most animals eat more than one food source and that most plants are eaten by several consumers.

How do I decide which branches belong in an ecosystem mind map?

Start with the main categories your source uses, such as biotic factors, abiotic factors, energy flow, and nutrient cycles. Then place each term under the category it describes, and check that each sub-point explains its parent branch.

Is the free mind map maker really free to use?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study maps in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

Can I export my mind map to other formats?

Exporting is a paid feature. PDF and DOCX export, along with Anki and CSV, are included in the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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