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Get Freeplane-style mind maps from your own PDFs and notes

Ready-made examples show the layout. DeckOwl builds a map from the material you actually need to learn, with branches you can rename, move, and fold.

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How to get a mind map you can actually study from

Ready-made Freeplane mind map examples show how branches nest, but a finished map rarely matches the material you need to learn. The fastest route is to start from your own lecture slides or notes so the structure follows your course.

Branch titles drawn from your own headings and key terms
Editable nodes you can rename, move, and fold
Mind maps from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or page photos
Flashcards and quizzes generated from the same upload

Example Freeplane features to try in a mind map

Nodes and branchesEach idea is a node · branches nest as parent and child nodes · nodes can be folded to hide detail

ClonesOne node can appear in several branches · editing the original updates every clone · useful for topics that belong in two places

AttributesKey-value pairs attached to a node · good for dates, sources, or status · keeps metadata out of the node text

HyperlinksA node can link to a web page, a file, or another node · useful for pointing to the exact section of a PDF · keeps sources one click away

File formatMaps are saved as .mm files · the format is XML-based · Freeplane is free, open-source software

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Maps from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages and get a mind map built from their headings and key terms.

Editable and explorable

Rename nodes, rearrange branches, and fold sections so the map fits how you think about the topic.

Study from the same source

Turn the same upload into flashcards with spaced repetition or quizzes with explanations.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a clear photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the branches

Check the main branches and sub-points, then edit anything that does not match your course.

Explore and study

Fold and unfold sections while you review, and generate flashcards or a quiz from the same material.

DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages, then drafts a mind map with main branches and sub-points. The result is editable, so you can rename nodes, move branches, and fold sections the same way you would in Freeplane.

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Frequently asked questions

How many levels should a Freeplane mind map have?

Three or four levels is usually enough for a lecture topic. Deeper levels make the map harder to scan, so move detailed facts into the lowest branches.

How do I keep a large mind map readable?

Fold branches you are not working on and group related subtopics under one parent node. Review one main branch at a time before opening the next.

Can I export my mind map?

Studying in the browser is included in the free plan. PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports are part of Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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