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Instead of a blank slide layout, DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides, or notes and builds an editable, explorable mind map from what you actually need to learn.

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Why a custom map beats a generic template

Most free mind map PPT template downloads give you a blank layout with placeholder boxes that you fill in by hand from your own reading. That works for a fixed outline, but it takes time and rarely matches what your lecture or textbook actually covers.

  • Branches pulled from your own PDF, DOCX, or PPTX file
  • Photos of printed pages read with text recognition
  • Editable nodes you can rename, move, or delete
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Example mind map branches for Newton's laws of motion
Newton's first law (law of inertia)An object stays at rest or keeps moving at constant velocity · Unless a net external force acts on it · Inertia is the tendency to resist changes in motion
Newton's second lawNet force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma) · Acceleration points in the direction of the net force · Greater mass means less acceleration for the same force
Newton's third lawEvery action has an equal and opposite reaction · The two forces act on different objects · Both forces are the same type, such as contact or gravity
InertiaResistance to a change in motion · Depends on mass · A heavier object needs a larger force to speed up or stop
Net forceThe vector sum of all forces on an object · Balanced forces produce zero acceleration · Unbalanced forces cause the object to accelerate
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Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes after the AI builds the first draft so the map matches your course.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse sections to see the big picture first, then drill into the details.

Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page and get branches drawn from its content.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, or PPTX file, or paste plain text notes.

Generate the map

DeckOwl reads the text and arranges the main ideas into branches with supporting details.

Edit and explore

Adjust the nodes, then expand sections as you review.

DeckOwl starts from your material instead. Upload a chapter, lecture slides, or notes, and the AI draws a mind map with the main ideas as branches and supporting details beneath them. You can edit every node, so the result is still yours to shape.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize a mind map for Newton's laws of motion?

Start with the three laws as main branches, then add the key terms under each one, such as inertia, force, mass, and action-reaction pairs. Keep each sub-point short so you can recall it without the notes.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 supporting points. If a branch grows much larger, split it into two smaller topics so each one is easier to review.

Is the mind map generator free to use?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but it does not include exports. Exporting to PDF or DOCX requires the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Which export formats are included in paid plans?

Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. No credit card is needed to start on the free plan.

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