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Turn your class notes into an editable mind map on your PC

No download needed. Upload a PDF or your notes and explore an editable mind map in any browser on your computer.

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Why there is no PC download, and what you get instead

Many students who want a mind map app download for PC are really after a way to turn class notes into a map they can edit and explore. DeckOwl takes a different route: you upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page, and the AI builds an editable mind map that runs in your browser on your computer.

  • Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX files, notes, or photos of pages
  • Edit the map and explore branches as you study
  • No download, no install, and no credit card to start
  • Students get 40% off with a school email
Example mind map branches: cell biology
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Embedded proteins
MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces ATP
NucleusHolds DNA · Nuclear envelope · Nucleolus makes ribosome parts
Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Detoxifies drugs in liver cells
Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages them into vesicles · Ships materials to the membrane
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Works in your browser

Open DeckOwl on any computer with a modern browser and start without installing a desktop program.

Upload what you already have

Use PDFs, DOCX, PPTX files, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page, which is read with text recognition.

Explore and edit the map

Your mind map is editable and explorable, so you can reshape branches as your understanding grows.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Let the AI build the map

DeckOwl organizes the content into a main topic with branches and sub-points.

Edit and explore

Rearrange, rename, or expand branches to match how you study.

Because it runs in the browser, there is nothing to install and nothing to update. You can start on the free plan with three generations a month and no credit card, then move to Plus for unlimited generations and exports when you need them.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a DeckOwl program I can install on Windows?

DeckOwl runs in your web browser, so there is no separate PC installer to download. Open it in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox and start generating maps right away.

How do I organize a biology chapter into a mind map?

Start with the chapter's main headings as first-level branches, then add key terms and facts under each one. Keep each branch to two to four sub-points so the map stays readable during review.

How many branches should a chapter mind map have?

Most chapter maps work well with five to eight main branches, each holding two to four details. If a topic needs more, split it into a second map for the subtopic.

Do I need to pay to export my mind map?

Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser, with no exports.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.