Turn any PDF or set of notes into an editable mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page and get an explorable mind map you can edit branch by branch.
How a mind map app helps with Google topics
Students studying Google's founding, search technology, or business model often end up with dense slides and long readings. A mind map app lays those ideas out as branches so the links between founding, products, and revenue are visible at a glance. Upload your slides or notes and DeckOwl builds a first draft you can change.
- Works with PDFs, slides, Word files, and photos of notes
- Editable branches you can rename, move, or delete
- Explorable maps you can collapse to one topic at a time
- Free plan available with no credit card required
Upload anything
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
Editable maps
Rename, move, and reorganize branches so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time while you study.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, or pasted notes.
Review the map
Check the main branches and sub-points the AI created from your source.
Edit and explore
Change anything you want, then move through the map branch by branch.
Because the map is editable, you can rearrange it to match your course outline. Once it looks right, you can turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study Google's history with a mind map?
Start with a few main branches such as founding, products, and business model, then add dates and people under each one. Upload your lecture notes or a textbook chapter and DeckOwl will sort the material into branches you can edit.
What belongs on the main branches of a Google history map?
Use the major turning points: founding, core technology, revenue model, acquisitions, and corporate structure. Keep each sub-point to a single fact so you can quiz yourself on it later.
Can I use this mind map app for free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports are a paid feature included with Plus and Pro.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a card, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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