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Turn any YouTube video into a mind map with AI

DeckOwl reads PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages. For a video, paste its transcript as text and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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How a YouTube video becomes a usable mind map

Getting a mind map from a YouTube video is faster than rewatching a long lecture to find its key points. Paste the transcript or your own notes, and DeckOwl arranges the content into a central topic with main branches and sub-points.

  • Works with transcripts, typed notes, PDFs, Word files, PowerPoint slides and photos of pages
  • Editable branches let you fix mistakes and reorganize ideas after generation
  • Expand and collapse sections to review one part of the video at a time
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no credit card needed
Example renewable energy sources mind map branches
Solar energyPhotovoltaic panels convert sunlight into electricity · Concentrated solar uses mirrors to heat a fluid · Output drops with cloud cover and shorter days
Wind energyTurbines convert the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity · Onshore and offshore farms are both common · Output depends on wind speed and how steady it is
HydropowerDams store water that flows through turbines to generate power · Run-of-river systems use the natural flow of a river · Large reservoirs can disrupt local ecosystems
Geothermal energyTaps heat stored beneath the Earth's surface · Used for both heating buildings and generating electricity · Most productive in areas with volcanic or tectonic activity
Biomass energyBurns or converts organic material such as wood, crop waste and biogas · Emissions depend heavily on how the material is sourced · Often used alongside other renewable sources
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Branches from the transcript

The AI groups the spoken content into main topics and sub-points so the video's structure is easy to see at a glance.

Editable and explorable

Rename, move or delete branches, then expand or collapse sections to focus on what you still need to learn.

Study from the same content

Turn the same notes into flashcards or quiz questions with spaced repetition when you are ready to test recall.

How it works

Get the transcript

Copy the captions or transcript from the YouTube video, or type your own notes about it.

Paste or upload

Add the text to DeckOwl as plain text, or upload a PDF, DOCX or PPTX if you already have the material saved.

Explore the map

Open the generated mind map, edit any branch, and study each section until the main ideas stick.

The map is a starting point, not a finished answer. Check each branch against the video, correct anything the transcript garbled, and add examples the speaker gave so the map matches what you need to remember.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study a YouTube lecture effectively?

Pause at the end of each section and try to recall its main branches before you check the map. Redraw the map from memory a day later to test how much you kept.

How many branches should a mind map for a 30-minute video have?

Aim for five to seven main branches with two to four sub-points each, which keeps the map readable. Merge any branch that only repeats another one.

Can I paste a YouTube link directly into DeckOwl?

DeckOwl accepts PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, and photos of pages. Paste the video's transcript as text to use its content.

Is there a free plan, and what does it include?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports such as PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.

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