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Turn any PDF or set of notes into a mind map diagram

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page and get an editable, explorable mind map you can open in the browser.

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How a mind map diagram maker handles your material

A long lecture deck or textbook chapter is hard to scan, but a mind map diagram maker pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches you can rearrange, expand, and collapse. Upload the file and the tool reads its text, including text in photos of pages, then proposes a central topic with subtopics beneath it.

Start with one central topic that names the whole unit or chapter.
Keep each node short enough to read at a glance, ideally a term or a short phrase.
Limit first-level branches to the major themes, and move details underneath them.
Revisit the map after each study session and correct any branch that feels misplaced.

Example cell biology mind map branches

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins · Transport by diffusion or active transport

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces most ATP · Has its own circular DNA

NucleusHolds genetic material · Nuclear envelope with pores · Nucleolus makes ribosomal RNA

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Stores and transports proteins

Cell cycleInterphase · Mitosis · Cytokinesis · Checkpoints halt division if DNA is damaged

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Built from your own material

The tool reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photographed pages and proposes a central topic with branches drawn from what your source actually says.

Editable branches

Rename nodes, move a branch under a different parent, or add a detail the source skipped, so the map matches how you think about the subject.

Explore at your own pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one section at a time, then turn the same material into flashcards or quizzes when you want practice.

How it works

Upload your notes

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

Review the generated map

Check the central topic and the main branches, then reorganize anything that does not fit your course outline.

Study from the map

Explore the branches in the browser, and move to flashcards or quizzes for the parts you need to memorize.

Editing matters because the first draft rarely matches how a course presents a subject. Move a branch under a different parent, rename a node, or add a detail the source skipped, then keep the version you will study from.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map diagram for a biology unit?

Start with the unit title in the center, then add the major topics as first-level branches. Under each topic, place the terms, processes, and examples your notes emphasize.

How many branches should a mind map have?

Most readers can follow about five to seven main branches before the map becomes hard to scan. If a topic needs more, split it into a second central node instead of crowding one diagram.

Is the mind map diagram maker free to use?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.

Can students get a discount on paid plans?

Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start. The discount applies to Plus, which is $39/year or $7.99/month before the discount.

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