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Map any book's ideas into an editable mind map

Upload a PDF, a DOCX file, or photos of pages and get a mind map of the book's main ideas, arguments, and characters that you can edit and explore.

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Why a mind map suits long books

Long nonfiction chapters often hide a few core arguments under many examples, and a mind map app for books helps you see that structure at a glance. Seeing how the ideas connect is often easier than rereading the chapter from the top.

Starts from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages
Gives you a central idea with main branches and sub-points
Lets you edit, reorder, and explore every node
Works alongside flashcards and quizzes made from the same material

Example mind map branches for Thinking, Fast and Slow

System 1 and System 2System 1 is fast, automatic, and intuitive · System 2 is slow, effortful, and deliberate · System 2 often endorses System 1's quick answers

Heuristics and biasesHeuristics are mental shortcuts · They usually work but can produce systematic errors · Examples include availability and representativeness

OverconfidencePeople overestimate how much they know · Hindsight makes past events seem predictable · The narrative fallacy builds tidy stories from limited data

Prospect theoryOutcomes are judged relative to a reference point · Losses weigh more than equal gains · Choices change with how options are framed

Experiencing self and remembering selfThe experiencing self lives moment to moment · The remembering self judges by peaks and endings · Remembered experiences guide later choices

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Upload what you are reading

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches how you understand the book, not just how the summary came out.

Explore by clicking

Open any branch to see its sub-points, then collapse it again to keep the big picture in view.

How it works

Add the book or your notes

Upload the file or paste your chapter notes. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the map

The AI groups the material into a central idea with main branches and supporting points.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches, add your own connections, and walk through the map before a test or discussion.

A map also works as a review tool. Start from the central idea, test yourself on each branch, and check the sub-points you missed. Because the map is editable, you can correct anything the AI got wrong and add your own notes as you go.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I turn a long book into a useful mind map?

Start by mapping each chapter separately, then join the chapter maps under one central idea. Keep branches to the claims, examples, and terms you would need to explain out loud.

What should a book mind map include?

Include the main argument, the key concepts with short definitions, and the evidence that supports each claim. Leave out minor anecdotes unless they help you remember a point.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. You can rename, move, and delete nodes, and add your own branches so the map matches your reading.

Is exporting the mind map included in the free plan?

Exports are paid features, so the free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include export. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

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