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Turn your notes into a bubble-style mind map with AI

Skip the empty circles. DeckOwl reads your lecture notes, textbook PDF, or slides and builds a bubble mind map from the ideas in them, ready to edit and explore.

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Why a custom map beats a blank bubble template

A mind map bubble template gives you empty circles, but the labels still have to come from your lecture or textbook. DeckOwl reads your file and fills the map with the concepts it finds, so you start with content instead of blank shapes.

Start from your own PDF, slides, or notes instead of a generic layout.
Edit labels and branches so the map follows your course terminology.
Explore sub-branches to see how ideas connect before an exam.
Reuse the same source for flashcards or quizzes when you want active recall.

Example bubble physics branches for a mind map

Soap bubbleThin film of soap water · two surfaces · surfactant molecules that stabilize the film

Surface tensionForce along the surface of a liquid · pulls the film toward the smallest area · makes bubbles spherical

Pressure inside a bubbleHigher than outside · depends on surface tension and radius · smaller bubbles have higher internal pressure

Why bubbles are sphericalSphere has the least surface area for a given volume · gravity distorts only large bubbles · film settles into a round shape

Bubble poppingFilm thins to a critical thickness · tiny holes spread quickly · evaporation drains liquid from the film

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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. The map uses the terms and concepts in your own source.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, move bubbles, and expand or collapse sections so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Study it, not just print it

Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or quizzes with explanations when you want to test yourself.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file, or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main topics and supporting details and arranges them as bubbles around a central idea.

Edit and review

Adjust the labels and branches, then explore the map to see how each idea connects to the rest.

Generic templates also break down when your course has more layers than the layout allows. A generated map can grow branches for each subtopic and keep the connections you need to remember, and you can edit any bubble that is off.

Use the map as a study overview, then turn the same notes into flashcards or practice questions to check recall. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study the physics of soap bubbles?

Start with surface tension, since it explains why bubbles form spheres and why the film pulls inward. Then study the pressure difference between the inside and outside of a bubble, and how film thinning leads to popping.

How many branches should a bubble mind map have?

Most topics work well with 4 to 6 main branches, each with 2 to 4 supporting points. If a branch grows much larger, split it into its own map so each one stays readable.

Is the mind map feature free?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month, and you can study the results in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV requires the Plus or Pro plan.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.

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