Turn any PW book into an editable mind map with AI
DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages and turns them into a mind map you can edit and explore.
Why a custom mind map beats a generic printout
A free mind map book shows one author's layout, but your exam questions come from your own lectures and textbook chapters. DeckOwl builds the map from your material, so the branches match what you actually need to learn.
- Keep each branch to one idea so it is easy to recall.
- Use the sub-points as prompts before you check the map.
- Redraw the map from memory once a day for a week.
- Regenerate from updated notes when your course material changes.
Built from your pages
The map follows the chapters and sections you upload, so the branches match what your exam will cover.
Editable and explorable
Rearrange branches, expand sub-points, and move through the map one level at a time instead of scrolling a static page.
Read photos too
Snap pages of a book with your phone and text recognition turns them into source material for the map.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or photos of the pages you need to learn.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl organizes the content into main branches with sub-points you can read at a glance.
Edit and explore
Adjust any branch that is off, then study the map branch by branch until you can redraw it from memory.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or photos of pages, and text recognition reads the images. The result is an editable map you can rearrange, expand, and explore one branch at a time.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, with no exports. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, and Pro adds a stronger AI model and bulk upload.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map have for a book chapter?
Most chapters work well with 5 to 8 main branches, each holding 3 to 5 sub-points. Fewer branches usually means the map is too broad to revise from.
How do I study a mind map so it sticks?
Cover the sub-points and try to recall each branch out loud before you check. Redraw the map from memory once a day for a week to find the branches you still miss.
Can I get a free mind map book without making my own?
Ready-made books rarely match your course's exact chapters, so DeckOwl generates the map from the pages you upload. The free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser.
Do I need to pay to export my study material?
Yes, exports are a paid feature. Plus includes unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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