The mind map app that turns your notes into an editable map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, or photos of pages. DeckOwl reads the material and builds a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and explore branch by branch.
Why a good mind map app starts with your own material
A useful mind map app should start from the material you already have, not a generic template. When the map is built from your own lecture slides or textbook chapter, the branches match what your exam will ask.
- Generate a map from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages
- Edit nodes, rearrange branches, and add your own connections
- Expand and collapse branches to study from big picture to detail
- Start free with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the pages so the map reflects what you actually studied.
Fully editable
Rename, move, add, or delete branches so the map matches how you think about the topic.
Explorable structure
Collapse and expand branches to move from the big picture down to the details.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
The AI groups the content into a main topic with branches and sub-points.
Edit and explore
Rework the layout, then explore branch by branch before a test.
Good structure matters as much as speed. Most topics work best with a central idea, a handful of main branches, and two to four sub-points under each, so you can see the relationships at a glance.
Because the map is editable, you can correct anything the AI gets wrong and add your own connections. Then you can collapse branches and quiz yourself from the top level down.
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Turn PDFs and notes into an editable mind map. Start free, 3 generations a month.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study a biology topic with a mind map?
Start with the central topic, then add one branch per major process or concept. Test yourself by covering the branches and explaining each one from memory.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most topics work well with 5 to 9 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch grows larger than that, split it into its own map.
Can I export my mind map?
The free plan lets you create and study maps in the browser. Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Does it work with photos of notes?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can map material from a textbook page or a photographed handout.
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