Turn any PDF into a mind map with AI
Upload a PDF or your notes and get a mind map with a central idea and branches you can expand, collapse, rename and reorder.
Why a map helps when the source is a long PDF
Long chapters in a PDF hide the connections that matter most, and a flat page of notes makes them hard to see. A PDF to mind map workflow pulls the main topics out of the file and arranges them as branches you can expand, collapse and reorder.
- See how chapter sections relate to one central idea before you memorize details.
- Spot gaps by noticing branches with few or no sub-points.
- Reorder branches to match your lecture outline or your exam study guide.
- Start from your own file rather than a generic template.
Editable branches
Rename, move or delete any node after the map is generated, so the structure matches how you think about the material.
Explorable layout
Expand a branch to see its supporting points or collapse it to focus on the big picture before an exam.
Works from your own files
Start from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, or pasted notes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the map
DeckOwl finds the main topics and arranges them around a central idea, with supporting points as branches.
Edit and explore
Reshape the map until it fits your course, then expand branches to review each part of the material.
DeckOwl reads the text of your file and builds the map with the central idea in the middle and supporting points radiating outward. Each node stays editable, so you can rename a branch, move it under another topic or remove anything that does not belong.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I turn a Greek mythology reading into a mind map?
Start with a central theme such as the Olympian gods, then add one branch for each figure, family, or event named in the text. Keep each branch to a few words so the structure stays readable.
What should a mythology mind map include?
Focus on the main characters, their relationships, the places they act in, and the key events each one drives. Leave out minor names until the major branches are clear.
Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?
Yes. You can rename, move or delete any node in the browser to adjust the structure to your course.
Is exporting the mind map included in the free plan?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser, but no exports. Export options such as PDF and DOCX come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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