Turn your own notes into a free mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, or photo of your notes and get an editable mind map in minutes. Start free, with no credit card needed.
How a free mind map gets made
Most students who want to make a mind map for free start with a blank page and a pen, then spend an hour arranging branches that could have been sorted faster. DeckOwl takes a different route: upload a PDF, DOCX, or photo of your notes, and the AI proposes a map with a central topic, main branches, and sub-points you can edit and explore.
- Works from PDFs, Word files, slides, and photos of pages
- Editable nodes so the map reflects your own structure
- Expandable branches for moving from overview to detail
- Free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card needed
Starts from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the map is built from what you actually need to learn.
Editable branches
Move, rename, or merge nodes, and add details your class stressed, so the map matches how you think about the topic.
Explore at your pace
Expand and collapse branches to zoom from the big picture down to specific facts, then study the same material as flashcards or quizzes.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, Word file, slides, or a photo of your handwritten notes to the generator.
Review the generated map
Check the central topic and main branches, then edit any node that is missing or unclear.
Study it in your browser
Explore the map on the free plan, and revisit it before a test to rebuild it from memory.
Using the French Revolution as an example, a map built from your reading might start with causes such as the fiscal crisis and Enlightenment ideas, then branch into the events of 1789, the Terror, and the Directory. Because the map is editable, you can move a branch, merge two overlapping ideas, or add a detail your teacher stressed.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. If you need exports or unlimited maps, the paid plans cover that, and students with a school email get 40% off.
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Frequently asked questions
How many main branches should a French Revolution mind map have?
Four to six main branches usually work well, such as causes, key events, phases, people, and legacy. Keep two to four sub-points under each branch so the map stays readable.
How do I study from a mind map of the French Revolution?
Start at the center and explain each branch aloud from memory, then check the sub-points against your notes. Repeat the branches you miss until you can rebuild the whole map on a blank page.
Is the free plan enough to make a mind map?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are a paid feature, and the Plus plan also gives you unlimited generations.
Do I need a credit card to start?
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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