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Turn your notes into a free mind map you can study offline

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds an editable, explorable mind map you can reorganize, expand, and review.

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How the free mind map offline workflow works

Keeping a free mind map offline is easier than it sounds: generate the map from your own PDF or notes on the free plan, then export a PDF or DOCX copy on a paid plan.

Start with one chapter or lecture so the map stays readable.
Check each branch against your source and correct anything the AI missed.
Redraw the main branches from memory, then compare to the original map.
Export a copy before exam week so you have it without relying on a connection.

Example mind map branches: cell biology

Main branch: Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins · Passive and active transport

Main branch: MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces ATP · Has its own DNA

Main branch: NucleusStores DNA · Nuclear envelope · Nucleolus makes ribosomal RNA · Pores control transport

Main branch: Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Stores calcium · Connects to nuclear envelope

Main branch: MitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase · Cytokinesis

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Built from your material

Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or rough notes. The AI pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches.

Editable and explorable

Rename, move, or add branches after generation. Expand one branch at a time to focus on details without losing the big picture.

Export a copy you can keep

Plus includes PDF and DOCX export, so you can open your map without an internet connection.

How it works

Add your source

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Generate the map

The AI turns the material into a mind map with main branches and sub-points you can edit.

Review or export

Explore the map in your browser on the free plan, or export a PDF or DOCX copy on a paid plan.

A good map works because it shows how ideas connect, not just a list of terms. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the AI turns the main ideas into branches you can reorganize and expand.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus costs $39/year or $7.99/month and adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study a mind map offline?

Export a PDF or DOCX copy on a paid plan, or print the map yourself. Then cover the sub-points and recall each branch from memory before checking the original.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Aim for 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch grows past that, split the source into a separate map.

Is offline export free?

No. The free plan has 3 generations per month and no exports. PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. The map is editable and explorable, so you can rename, move, or expand branches after the AI creates it.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.