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Turn your class notes into a concept map in minutes

Drawing nodes, resizing boxes, and redrawing connectors by hand takes longer than studying. DeckOwl reads your notes, PDF, or slides and builds a mind map you can edit and explore.

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Why build the map from your material instead of a blank page

Drawing a concept map by hand in Word means placing every node, resizing every box, and redrawing every connector when an idea moves. This page covers how to make a concept map in Word the faster way: start from the notes or reading you already have instead of an empty page.

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and photos of pages
Mind map is editable and explorable, so you can reorganize branches
Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Plus adds unlimited generations and DOCX or PDF export

Example mind map branches for Newton's laws of motion

First law (inertia)Object stays at rest or constant velocity · Net force of zero · Mass resists changes in motion

Second law (F = ma)Net force causes acceleration · Acceleration is proportional to net force · Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass

Third law (action-reaction)Forces come in equal and opposite pairs · Each force acts on a different object · Both forces are the same type

Units of forceNewton (N) · 1 N = 1 kg·m/s² · Force is a vector with magnitude and direction

Friction and motionStatic friction prevents an object from starting to slide · Kinetic friction opposes sliding · Friction acts parallel to the contact surface

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Built from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. The map follows the structure of your source instead of a generic template.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, move ideas, and expand or collapse sections to see how your concepts connect.

Study from the map

Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or quizzes with explanations when you are ready to test yourself.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slides, or typed notes. You can also photograph a page and DeckOwl will read the text.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches with sub-points.

Edit and export

Adjust the layout in the browser. Exporting to DOCX or PDF is available on the Plus plan.

The map is only useful if it reflects what your course actually covered. Generating from your own files keeps the branches tied to your lecture slides, textbook chapter, or study guide, so you can check each node against the source and correct anything that is off.

Once the map is right, you can keep working from it. Use the same material for flashcards with spaced repetition or quiz questions with explanations, and export to Anki or CSV on Plus when you want to study elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Newton's three laws of motion?

The first law says an object stays at rest or moves at constant velocity unless a net force acts on it. The second law states that net force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma). The third law says every action force has an equal and opposite reaction force.

How should I group Newton's laws on a concept map?

Use the three laws as main branches and put the key terms, formulas, and examples under each one. Link forces and units to the second law, since that is where they are used most often in problems.

Can I export my concept map to Word?

DOCX export is part of the Plus plan, which is $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you create and study mind maps in the browser, but it does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

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