Turn your notes into an AI mind map you can edit
Skip the generic templates. Upload your own lecture slides, textbook chapter, or class notes and get a mind map built from your material that you can rearrange and explore.
Why a custom map beats a generic download
Most students who search for a mind map download want a visual summary of their own course, not a stock diagram. A AI mind map made from your lecture slides or chapter covers the terms your instructor uses, so the branches line up with what will be on the exam.
- Upload your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or notes instead of starting from a blank template
- Edit every branch so the map reflects your course vocabulary
- Explore by expanding branches from the main idea down to details
- Start free with no credit card, and see whether the map fits your study routine
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the map follows the structure of your own notes.
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 drill down from the main idea to the supporting details.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a file or paste text. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the map
DeckOwl builds a branched map of the main ideas and their supporting points.
Edit and study
Adjust the branches, then study the map in your browser on the free plan.
Because the map is editable, you can reshape it as you learn. Start with the central idea, then add or merge branches as your understanding improves. Working through the map this way is a more active review than rereading a printed page.
The free plan lets you create and study maps in the browser with 3 generations per month. Exporting your files is part of the paid plans.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study photosynthesis with a mind map?
Start with the central idea, then build two main branches: light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle. Add inputs, outputs, and the chloroplast parts as sub-branches, and test yourself by covering branches and redrawing them from memory.
How many main branches should a biology mind map have?
Four to six main branches usually work well for a single chapter or lecture. If a branch grows past about five sub-points, split it into its own map so each one stays readable.
Can I download my AI mind map?
Exporting files is a paid feature. The free plan lets you create and study mind maps in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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