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Turn notes and PDFs into an editable mind map chart

Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or your own notes and get a mind map you can rearrange, rename, and explore branch by branch.

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Why a mind map helps you learn charts

Reading a chart is easier when you can see how its parts connect, and a mind map chart app lets you do that with your own material. Upload lecture slides or notes and the tool builds a map where each chart type branches into its key features and uses.

Keep bar, line, and pie charts on separate branches so you can compare them side by side.
Add your own notes under each branch to connect a chart to the lecture where it appeared.
Expand one branch at a time to test yourself on a single chart type before reviewing the whole unit.
Re-upload updated slides to see new material added to the map without starting over.

Example chart types for a mind map

Bar chartsCompare values across categories · Bars can be vertical or horizontal · Bar length shows the value

Line chartsShow change over time · Points are connected by lines · Best for trends and continuous data

Pie chartsShow parts of a whole · Slices should add up to 100 percent · Hard to compare many similar slices

HistogramsShow the distribution of numeric data · Bars touch because the bins are continuous · Bin width changes the shape

Scatter plotsPlot two numeric variables · Reveal correlation or clusters · Do not by themselves prove causation

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Editable branches

Rename, move, or remove any node so the map matches how your course organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse sections to focus on one chart type at a time instead of the whole page.

Built from your files

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page from your chart unit.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and edit anything the AI grouped differently than your instructor did.

Explore and study

Expand each branch, then turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready.

Editable branches matter because chart reading changes with the data. Move nodes, rename branches, and expand only the sections you need before an exam, so the map stays useful as your course moves forward.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I choose between a bar chart and a line chart?

Use a bar chart to compare values across separate categories. Use a line chart to show how a value changes over time, especially when the points are in order.

How should I study chart types before an exam?

Group the chart types by what they show, such as comparison, change over time, or parts of a whole. Then practice reading a few example charts for each group and explaining what the reader should notice.

Is there a free mind map chart app?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exporting your work requires a paid plan, which starts at $7.99 per month or $39 per year for Plus.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports are a paid feature on Plus, which includes PDF and DOCX export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and you can start without a credit card.

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