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Turn your notes into a hexagon mind map with AI

Pre-drawn hexagon grids rarely match what you are studying. DeckOwl builds the map from your own material, with branches you can edit and explore.

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Why a custom hexagon mind map beats a blank template

A printed hexagon mind map template gives you six empty cells and no guidance on what belongs in them. A map built from your own lecture notes fills those cells with the terms, rules, and examples your exam will actually cover.

Start from your own notes, not a generic grid
Keep each hexagon branch to one main idea
Limit each branch to two to four sub-points
Revise the map after each class to keep it current

Example hexagon geometry mind map branches

Regular hexagon6 equal sides · 6 equal interior angles of 120° · 6 lines of symmetry

Interior angle sumTotal of 720° · Formula (n − 2) × 180° with n = 6 · Exterior angles total 360°

Area of a regular hexagonArea = (3√3 / 2) × s², where s is the side length · Splits into 6 equilateral triangles · Apothem = s√3 / 2

Honeycomb tilingRegular hexagons fill a plane with no gaps · Three meet at each vertex · Efficient packing seen in beehives

Types of hexagonsRegular: equal sides and angles · Irregular: unequal sides or angles · Concave: at least one interior angle over 180°

Generate the full set

Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the main branches come from your content.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete any hexagon branch so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse sub-points to focus on one section at a time instead of staring at a full page of cells.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, or photos of handwritten pages. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the map

DeckOwl proposes a central topic with main branches and sub-points drawn from the material you provided.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches, then move through the map in the browser to review each section.

Hexagons work well for mind maps because each shape has six sides, so a central idea can link to several main branches without crowding. Start with the broad concept in the middle, then add two to four sub-points per branch so each layer stays readable.

Once the first draft exists, edit the wording and reorder branches to match your syllabus. Revisit the map before a quiz and test yourself on each branch until you can explain it from memory.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a hexagon mind map have?

Six main branches fit neatly around a hexagon, but the number can be higher or lower depending on the material. Keep the sub-points under each branch to two to four so the map stays easy to scan.

What should go in each hexagon branch?

Put one main idea per branch, such as a definition, a formula, a process, or a named example. Use the sub-points for supporting details like steps, properties, or key terms.

Can I export my hexagon mind map?

Exporting to PDF or DOCX is available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you generate up to 3 maps per month and study them in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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