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Get a free mind map with images from your own notes

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the text and builds an interactive mind map you can explore, edit, and study from in your browser.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

Free account · 3 sets a month · Creates mind maps in seconds

What to expect from a free mind map maker

Photos of lecture slides and textbook pages are often the fastest way to capture a topic, so a free mind map with images works best when your source material is already in front of you.

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or photos of pages
Interactive maps you can explore and edit
3 free generations per month on the Free plan
Students get 40% off with a school email

Example renewable energy mind map branches

Solar energyPhotovoltaic panels convert sunlight to electricity · Concentrated solar uses mirrors to heat a fluid · Output varies with daylight and weather

Wind energyTurbines convert the kinetic energy of moving air · Onshore and offshore farms are both common · Output depends on wind speed and consistency

HydropowerFlowing water turns turbines at dams or run-of-river sites · Pumped storage helps balance the grid · Large dams can affect ecosystems and communities

Geothermal energyHeat is drawn from underground reservoirs · Used for electricity and direct heating · Availability depends on location, often near tectonic activity

Biomass energyOrganic material such as wood, crops, and waste is burned or converted · Can produce heat, electricity, or biofuels · Sustainability depends on sourcing and emissions

Generate the full set

Works from your own material

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

Interactive and editable

Open the map, explore each branch, and edit it so it matches how your course is organized.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

How it works

Add your source

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the map

DeckOwl turns the text into a mind map of main topics and subtopics.

Explore and edit

Open the interactive map, then expand or change branches as you study.

DeckOwl reads text from photographed pages with text recognition, then arranges the main ideas into branches. You can open the map in your browser, explore each branch, and edit labels to match your class notes.

The free plan allows 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize renewable energy sources in a mind map?

Start with a central node for renewable energy, then add main branches such as solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass. Put advantages, limits, and examples under each branch.

What should a renewable energy mind map include?

Include how each source produces energy, its typical uses, its main advantages, and its limitations such as intermittency or land use. Comparing sources side by side makes the differences easier to remember.

Can I make a mind map from photos of my textbook pages?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload them on the Free plan within your 3 monthly generations. Results depend on how clear the text is in the photo.

Do I need to pay to export my mind map?

Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.