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Turn your notes into a concept map with AI

Upload a lecture PDF, slide deck, or typed notes and get a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and quiz yourself from in minutes.

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Why start from the AI draft instead of a blank page

A blank page is the hardest part of mapping a chapter. Knowing how to make a concept map with AI means starting from the material you already have, so the tool builds the first layout and you spend your time on the connections that matter.

Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and let the AI pull out the main ideas.
Edit every node, so the map reflects your course and not a generic outline.
Expand branches one at a time to study a section without distraction.
Turn the same source into flashcards or quizzes when you want practice questions.

Example photosynthesis mind map branches

Light-dependent reactionsOccur in the thylakoid membranes · Split water and release oxygen · Produce ATP and NADPH

Calvin cycleOccurs in the stroma · Fixes carbon dioxide with RuBisCO · Uses ATP and NADPH to build G3P

InputsLight energy · Carbon dioxide · Water

ProductsGlucose and other sugars · Oxygen · Stored chemical energy

Chloroplast structureThylakoids hold chlorophyll · Stroma hosts the Calvin cycle · Double membrane envelope

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Starts from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the AI builds the first map from your course content.

Editable branches

Rename, move, merge, or delete any node so the map matches how your class organizes the topic.

Explore at your own pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one idea at a time instead of scanning a wall of text.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of your page. Text recognition reads images too.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and sub-points against your lecture, then edit anything that is off.

Study from the map

Explore the branches, then turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready to test yourself.

The draft is only a starting point. Concept maps work best when you move ideas around, link related branches, and remove anything the lecture did not cover. Because each node is editable, you can correct the AI and keep the structure you actually need for your exam.

Once the map looks right, you can explore it branch by branch or use it as a checklist for what to memorize next. Paid plans add export options so you can take the map and related study material into other tools.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study photosynthesis with a concept map?

Start with the big inputs and outputs, then branch into the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. Draw links between where each process happens and what it produces so you can explain the whole cycle from memory.

How many branches should a concept map have?

Five to seven main branches is a practical range for one chapter or lecture. If a branch needs more than four sub-points, split it into its own map so each one stays easy to review.

Can I edit the AI-generated mind map?

Yes. You can rename, move, merge, or delete any node, and the map stays explorable after you make changes. The AI draft is meant to be refined to match your course.

Is it free, and can I export my mind map?

You can start without a credit card, and the free plan includes 3 generations per month with studying in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV requires a paid plan, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.