Turn your notes into a mind map and Anki flashcards
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slide deck, text file, or photo of a page. Get an editable mind map of the main branches, then turn the same material into flashcards for Anki.
How mind maps and Anki work together
A lecture deck often hides the big picture under dozens of bullets, so a map of the main branches helps you see how the ideas connect. Use mind maps and Anki together: the map shows the structure, and the flashcards drill the facts within each branch.
- Map the main branches before memorizing details.
- Edit nodes so the map matches your lecture outline.
- Turn the same notes into flashcards for Anki.
- Export to Anki and CSV on the Plus plan.
Editable mind maps
Rearrange branches, rename nodes, and expand sub-topics so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Flashcards for Anki
Generate flashcards from the same source and export them to Anki on the Plus plan.
Starts free
The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card needed to start.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page.
Explore the mind map
Expand branches and edit nodes until the structure fits your lecture.
Study or export
Review in the browser, or export flashcards to Anki on the Plus plan.
Start by uploading your notes or PDF. DeckOwl builds an editable mind map with the main topics as branches and supporting points beneath them. Rename or move anything that does not match your course.
When the structure is right, generate flashcards from the same source and export them to Anki on the Plus plan. Spaced repetition is included on Plus, so cards you miss come back sooner.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study a mind map effectively?
Cover the branch labels and try to recall each sub-point out loud, then check the map. Repeat with the sub-points hidden to test whether you can recall the structure.
What belongs on a mind map versus a flashcard?
Put relationships, categories, and processes on the map, and put single facts such as definitions or values on flashcards. Mapping the structure first makes the individual facts easier to place.
Can I export to Anki?
Yes, the Anki export is included in the Plus plan and sends flashcards generated from your material to Anki. The mind map itself is built and edited inside DeckOwl.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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