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Turn your notes into a bubble mind map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of a page and get a bubble mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.

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How a bubble mind map helps you study

A bubble mind map puts one central idea in the middle and surrounds it with bubbles for its key traits, parts, or examples, which makes it easy to see what a concept includes at a glance.

Use one bubble for each trait, part, or example rather than full sentences.
Keep the central bubble to a single term or topic so the map stays focused.
Review by covering the center bubble and naming the idea from its surrounding bubbles.
Redraw or regenerate the map from new notes each week to catch gaps you missed.

Example bubble maps for science and social studies

Bubble map: photosynthesisNeeds sunlight · Uses water and carbon dioxide · Produces glucose and oxygen · Occurs in chloroplasts

Bubble map: mitosisProduces two identical daughter cells · Stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase · Used for growth and repair · Chromosomes separate during anaphase

Bubble map: the French RevolutionCauses: fiscal crisis and social inequality · Key event: storming of the Bastille · Outcome: the end of absolute monarchy · Legacy: the Declaration of the Rights of Man

Bubble map: supply and demandDemand: buyers' willingness to pay · Supply: sellers' willingness to sell · Equilibrium: where the two curves meet · Shifts: caused by income, costs, or preferences

Bubble map: the nervous systemCentral nervous system: brain and spinal cord · Peripheral nervous system: nerves outside the CNS · Sensory input and motor output · Neurons transmit electrical signals

Generate the full set

Editable bubbles

Rename, move, or delete any bubble after the AI builds the first draft, so the map reflects how you think about the topic.

Explorable branches

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one idea at a time instead of staring at a crowded page.

Built from your material

Start from your own lecture notes, textbook chapters, or slides, and get a map that matches what your course actually covers.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.

Let the AI draft the map

The AI picks a central idea and surrounds it with bubbles for the main traits, parts, and examples.

Edit and explore

Adjust the bubbles, add your own examples, and walk through each branch until the connections make sense.

Because every bubble stays editable, you can rename weak points, delete details your course does not cover, or add your own examples after the first draft. Exploring the map branch by branch then shows which ideas connect before you test yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

How many bubbles should a bubble map have?

There is no fixed number, but most useful maps have a handful of bubbles around the center, each holding one clear trait or example. If a bubble needs a paragraph, split it into two.

How do I use a bubble map to learn vocabulary?

Put the term in the center bubble, then add a plain-language definition, an example sentence, and a related word in the surrounding bubbles. Cover the center and try to name the term from the others.

Can I export my bubble mind map?

The free plan lets you explore and study maps in the browser. Export options such as PDF and DOCX are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and does not require a credit card to start.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.