Make a free mind map from your PDF or class notes
Upload a document or paste your notes, and get a mind map you can edit, rearrange, and explore branch by branch. Start on the free plan with no credit card.
How a free mind map helps you study
A free mind map maker is most useful when it starts from the material you actually have to learn, such as a chapter, a slide deck, or your own lecture notes. Seeing the main topic in the center with related ideas branching outward makes it easier to notice what connects and what is missing.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages to start a map.
- Keep each main branch to a few sub-points so the map stays readable on review.
- Edit and reorganize branches so the structure matches your course outline.
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card needed.
Starts from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. The map is built from your content, not a generic template.
Editable and explorable
Expand or collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time, then adjust the structure so the map matches how your course is organized.
Study in the browser
The free plan lets you open and study your mind maps in the browser, so you can review before an exam without downloading anything.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or text file, or paste lecture notes directly into DeckOwl.
Generate the map
Choose mind map as the output. DeckOwl organizes the main ideas into branches and sub-points taken from your material.
Explore and edit
Collapse or expand branches, reorder ideas, and fix anything that does not match your course before you start reviewing.
Maps also work well as a review tool. Cover one branch, recall its sub-points out loud, then check yourself against the map. Repeating this for each branch turns a long set of notes into a short sequence of prompts you can run through in a few minutes.
Because the map is editable, you can keep refining it as your understanding grows. Move ideas under the branch where they belong, merge duplicates, and add your own examples so the map reflects what you know rather than just what the document said.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I turn lecture notes into a mind map that is easy to review?
Start with one central topic, then group related terms into four to seven main branches. Keep each branch to two to four sub-points so you can recall them quickly before checking the map.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most study maps work well with four to seven main branches, each holding two to four sub-points. Fewer branches keep the map readable when you come back to it before an exam.
Is the free plan enough to try a mind map?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, and Anki are available on Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Can students get a discount on paid plans?
Yes, students get 40% off with a school email address. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you need more generations or exports.
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