Turn your own notes into a printable mind map PDF
Blank templates leave the branches empty. DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX or notes and builds a mind map you can edit and explore in the browser.
Why a custom map beats a blank template
A free printable mind map template PDF gives you empty bubbles and a layout, but the branches still have to come from your own reading. DeckOwl fills them in from your material, so the map reflects what your course actually covers.
- Main topics become branches, with supporting details beneath them
- Edit, add or delete nodes after the map is generated
- Study the map in your browser on the free plan
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or a photo of a page, and get a mind map based on that content.
Editable and explorable
Expand, collapse and rearrange branches in the browser instead of printing a fixed layout you cannot change.
Export when you need a file
PDF export is part of Plus. The free plan keeps your map in the browser with 3 generations per month.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a PDF, DOCX or PPTX, or paste text. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl organizes the main topics into branches and sub-points that you can edit.
Explore and export
Study the map in your browser on the free plan, or export it to PDF on Plus.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. PDF export is included in Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a Spanish food vocabulary mind map have?
Four to six main branches works well, such as fruits, vegetables, proteins, dairy and drinks, with three to five words under each. Fewer branches keep the map readable when you review it.
How should I study Spanish food vocabulary with a mind map?
Cover one branch, say each Spanish word and its English meaning aloud, then check yourself. Redraw the map from memory a day later to see which words stuck.
Can I export the mind map to PDF?
PDF export is included in Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study the map in your browser.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month.
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