Turn your notes into an AI mind map you can explore and edit
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page and get a mind map with branches you can rearrange, expand and explore.
Why an AI mind map application helps with applied study
Applied subjects like nursing, engineering and business pile up cases, formulas and procedures faster than they can be memorized. A AI mind map application can sort that material into branches so you see how a technology, method or problem fits with the rest of the unit.
- Group applications by industry or by the problem they solve, whichever matches your course.
- For each branch, note the input data, the output and one real limitation.
- Test yourself on the sub-points with flashcards or a short quiz once the map is set.
- Keep a second version of the map for each exam so older topics stay easy to compare.
Editable branches
Rename branches, reorganize sub-points and adjust the map so it matches how your course groups the material.
Explorable structure
Move through the map from the main topic down to specific details, so you can see how each idea connects to the next.
Any source material
Start from PDFs, Word files, slides, plain notes or photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or image of a page from your class or reading.
Generate the map
DeckOwl organizes the content into a mind map with main branches and sub-points.
Explore and edit
Expand the branches you need, reshape the layout and keep the parts that match your exam or assignment.
A map works best when you can change it. Start with the generated structure, then edit branches to match your lecture notes or syllabus, and remove anything that is not part of what you are being tested on.
Use the map as a starting point for recall. Cover a branch, explain it from memory, then open the source to check what you missed before moving to the next section.
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Frequently asked questions
What material works best for an AI mind map of applications?
Course readings, lecture slides and case studies that list where a technology is used work well. Grouping examples by industry first, then by problem solved, keeps the branches easy to scan.
How should I study AI applications from a mind map?
Cover one branch at a time and explain out loud how each application works and what data it needs. Then check your recall against the source text before moving on.
Can I change the mind map after it is generated?
Yes, the map is editable, so you can change branches to match your course material. You can also regenerate from a different file if your source changes.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting requires a paid plan: Plus is $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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