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Turn your notes into a mind map you can edit and explore

Upload a PDF, a Word file, or plain text notes and get a mind map with main branches and sub-points you can rearrange, expand, and click through.

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How a mind map creator from notes helps you study

Turning a long lecture into a clear hierarchy is the slow part of studying, and a mind map creator from notes does that sorting in one upload. You see how the main ideas connect before you memorize the details, which makes gaps in your understanding easier to spot.

  • Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photographed pages
  • Every branch and sub-point can be renamed, moved, or removed
  • Collapse sections to focus on one part of a long set of notes
  • Turn branches into quiz questions when you are ready to test recall
Example mind map branches for chemical bonding
Types of chemical bondsIonic bonds · Covalent bonds · Metallic bonds
Ionic bondsElectron transfer · Usually metal with nonmetal · Forms crystal lattices · High melting points
Covalent bondsShared electron pairs · Usually nonmetals · Single, double, or triple bonds
ElectronegativityPull on shared electrons · Measured on the Pauling scale · Large difference suggests ionic bonding
Molecular geometry (VSEPR)Electron pairs repel each other · Counts bonding and lone pairs · Predicts bond angles
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Branches from your own material

The generator reads your uploaded file and builds the hierarchy from its headings and key terms, so the map reflects your course rather than generic content.

Editable after generation

Rename branches, move sub-points, or delete what you do not need. The map is yours to shape before you study from it.

Explore at your own pace

Collapse and expand branches to focus on one section at a time, then turn a branch into quiz questions when you want to test recall.

How it works

Upload or paste your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Let the AI build the map

DeckOwl sorts your content into a central topic, main branches, and sub-points in a few moments.

Edit and explore

Adjust the layout, expand the branches that matter, and study the map in your browser.

Maps work best when you can change them. Because every branch is editable, you can merge overlapping topics, add your own examples, or reorganize a messy set of notes into the order your exam will follow. Start on the free plan with three generations per month, and move to Plus for unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a chemistry mind map have?

Most topics work well with four to seven main branches, each holding two to four sub-points. For chemical bonding, that usually means one branch per bond type plus one for properties such as electronegativity and molecular shape.

How do I tell ionic from covalent bonds on a mind map?

Compare the electronegativity difference between the two atoms, since a large difference usually means an ionic bond and a small one usually means a covalent bond. Put that rule on its own branch so you can quiz yourself on it.

Can I export my mind map?

Exporting is a paid feature. The free plan lets you build and study maps in the browser, and Plus adds PDF and DOCX export along with other formats.

How many generations do I get for free?

The free plan includes three generations per month, so you can test the tool on your own notes before deciding. Plus includes unlimited generations and costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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