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Turn your own notes into an editable mind map template

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain notes and get a mind map you can edit and explore, without starting from an empty canvas.

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Why a custom map beats a generic template

A ready-made LibreOffice mind map template gives you shapes and spacing, but the content still has to come from you. If your goal is a map of your own lecture notes or chapter, the structure is the hard part, and that is what DeckOwl generates from your material.

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages
Editable nodes so you can reshape the map after generation
Explorable branches for studying one section at a time
Free plan to start, with no credit card needed

Example LibreOffice Draw mind map branches

Draw connectorsConnector tool attaches lines to shapes · Lines stay attached when shapes move · Standard and curved connector types · Useful for linking branch nodes

Impress outline viewShows slide titles as a text list · Indented text becomes slide content · Good for drafting map topics first · Switch from the View menu

Arranging map nodesAlign and Distribute are in the Format menu · Group shapes to move them together · Snap to grid keeps spacing even · Select several nodes at once with a drag box

Saving a reusable layoutSave as a template from the File menu · Templates are available in the Templates dialog · Keep master slides consistent · Reuse the layout for new subjects

Exporting a finished mapExport to PDF from the File menu · Draw can export PNG and SVG images · Keep the .odg file to edit later · Share a PDF for printed review

Generate the full set

Starts from your material

Paste notes or upload a PDF, DOCX, or PPTX. The map reflects what your course actually covers, not a generic layout.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or reorganize any node after generation so the map fits how you think about the topic.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one section at a time, then zoom out to see how the ideas connect.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, Word or PowerPoint file, plain text, or a photo of your page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Generate the map

DeckOwl turns the material into a central topic with main branches and sub-points you can work with.

Edit and study

Adjust the structure, then study the map in your browser. Your free plan includes 3 generations per month.

Build the map from the source you are studying. The branches follow headings and key terms in your file, so you can spot gaps before an exam instead of retyping everything into a blank layout.

When the map is ready, you can edit any node or branch. Plus unlocks exports in PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV, so the map can move into the tools you already use.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map in LibreOffice Draw?

Place a central shape, add branch shapes around it, and join them with the Connector tool so the lines stay attached when you move things. Group related nodes to keep the layout tidy.

Can I use LibreOffice Impress to study with a mind map?

Yes. Impress works well for presenting a map, and the Outline view helps you draft topics as a text list before arranging them. It takes more manual work than generating the structure from your notes.

Is the generated mind map editable?

Yes. You can rename, move, and reorganize nodes after DeckOwl creates the map, so you can adapt it to your course.

Do I need to pay to export my mind map?

Export is a paid feature. The free plan lets you study in the browser, and the Plus plan adds exports in PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.