Turn your Apple Notes into a mind map
Copy text from Apple Notes or export a note as a PDF, then get an editable mind map you can explore one branch at a time.
Why map your notes instead of rereading them
Most people keep class notes in Apple Notes, but a long note is hard to scan when you need the big picture. DeckOwl reads your text and builds mind maps from Apple Notes with a central topic and branches you can rename, move, and expand.
- Turn a long note into a short list of main ideas
- Spot gaps when a branch has fewer sub-points than expected
- Edit the structure after generation instead of starting over
- Study by exploring branches rather than rereading the whole note
Works with your notes
Paste plain text from Apple Notes, or upload a PDF, DOCX, or PPTX export of the note.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or delete any branch so the map matches how you think about the material.
Explore at your pace
Open a main topic to see its sub-points, then drill down until each detail makes sense.
How it works
Add your note
Copy the text from Apple Notes or export the note as a PDF and upload it.
Generate the map
DeckOwl reads the content and organizes it into a main topic with branches.
Edit and explore
Adjust the branches, then click through each one to review the details.
Once the map is built, you can click into any branch to see its sub-points. Start with the main ideas, then add detail until the structure matches how the material is organized.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make a mind map from Apple Notes?
Copy the note text into DeckOwl, or export the note as a PDF from Apple Notes and upload that file. The generator returns a mind map you can edit.
How many branches should an apple study mind map have?
Most topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. If you have far more branches than that, the note is probably too broad to study from in one map.
Can I export the mind map?
The free plan lets you build and explore maps in the browser, but it does not include exports. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports.
Does DeckOwl connect directly to Apple Notes?
No, DeckOwl does not connect to your Apple Notes account. You copy the text or upload an exported PDF, and it also accepts DOCX, PPTX, and photos of pages.
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