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Turn your notes into an AI mind map you can edit

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, or photo of your notes. DeckOwl reads the material and builds a mind map with main branches and sub-points you can rearrange and explore.

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Why an AI mind map helps when notes get long

Forty slides of lecture notes can hide how one idea connects to the next, which is why it helps to make a mind map with AI rather than building one by hand from scratch. The model reads the whole file and groups related terms under shared branches, so you can see the structure before you memorize details.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or photo of pages.
Review the generated branches and edit any labels or groupings.
Explore sections by expanding only the branches you need to study.
Turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz when the map feels clear.

Example electric circuits mind map branches

Ohm's lawV = I × R · doubling resistance halves current at fixed voltage · applies to ohmic resistors

Series circuitsSame current through every component · voltages across components sum to the source voltage · total resistance is the sum of resistances

Parallel circuitsSame voltage across each branch · branch currents add to the total current · total resistance is less than the smallest branch resistance

Kirchhoff's current lawCurrent entering a junction equals current leaving · follows from conservation of charge · used to solve unknown branch currents

Capacitors in circuitsStore charge and energy in an electric field · voltage rises and falls exponentially during charging · time constant equals R × C

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Built from your material

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

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Explore at your pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one section at a time, then turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slides, pasted text, or a photo of handwritten or printed pages.

Generate the map

DeckOwl proposes a central topic with branches and sub-points drawn from the content.

Edit and explore

Adjust the layout, remove weak branches, and expand sections until the map makes sense to you.

A map is most useful when you can change it. Rename a branch to match your professor's wording, drop sub-points that came from a footnote, and add your own links between concepts. Because the map stays editable, it works as a study record rather than a one-time picture.

Once the structure is clear, the same material can become flashcards with spaced repetition or a short quiz with explanations. Maps are a good first pass before you decide which parts need deeper practice.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a mind map for electric circuits have?

Most circuit topics work well with four to six main branches, such as Ohm's law, series circuits, parallel circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, and energy. Add sub-points only where a rule has its own steps or exceptions.

What should a circuits mind map cover before an exam?

Start with the core definitions of voltage, current, and resistance, then the laws that connect them. Add series and parallel rules and one worked example per branch so the map reflects problems you will actually solve.

Can I edit the mind map after DeckOwl generates it?

Yes, you can rename, move, add, or delete nodes and expand or collapse branches. Edits are meant to make the map match your course rather than the first draft.

Do I need to pay to export my mind map?

The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export are included with Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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