Turn your own notes into a printable mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page and get an editable, explorable mind map built from your material. The free plan covers creating and studying in the browser, and PDF export starts with Plus.
Why a custom mind map beats a generic template
A generic free printable mind map covers someone else's topic, so its branches rarely match your syllabus. Generating one from your own lecture slides or notes keeps the structure aligned with what you will be tested on.
- Branches follow your course material, not a generic template.
- Editable maps let you remove weak branches and add your own.
- Free plan: 3 generations a month, browser study, no exports.
- PDF export is included with Plus, along with DOCX and Anki export.
Built from your own material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page and get a mind map drawn from that content.
Editable and explorable
Rename branches, reorganize sub-points, and click through the map to focus on one section at a time.
Study from the map
Turn branches into quiz questions or spaced repetition flashcards when you want to test recall.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl reads the text and organizes it into a branching mind map.
Edit, then export
Adjust branches on the free plan, then export a PDF on Plus for a printable copy.
The free plan lets you create up to 3 generations a month and study in the browser. Exports, including PDF, are part of Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, so a printable copy is a paid step.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I print a mind map for free?
The free plan lets you make mind maps and study them in the browser, but it does not include exports. A printable PDF requires Plus, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month.
How do I organize Spanish present-tense verbs in a mind map?
Group verbs by ending first (-ar, -er, -ir), then add stem-changing and irregular verbs as separate branches. Keep each branch to a few sub-points so you can recall them without scanning.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Aim for 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. Fewer branches are easier to recall, while crowded maps slow down review.
Does DeckOwl need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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