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Turn your PowerPoint slides into an editable mind map

Upload a PPTX file and DeckOwl builds a mind map of the main topics and their supporting points. Explore branches, edit the layout, and turn the same slides into flashcards or a quiz.

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Why a mind map helps with slide decks

Slide decks are built one screen at a time, so the big picture often gets lost between bullet points. A mind map generator for PowerPoint reads every slide and arranges the ideas by how they relate, with the central topic in the middle and supporting points branching outward.

Works from PPTX files, PDFs, DOCX documents, and plain notes
Keeps slide order visible so you can trace each branch back to its source
Lets you edit node labels, move branches, and delete anything that does not belong
Turns the same material into spaced repetition flashcards and quizzes

Example fractions and decimals mind map branches

Equivalent fractionsMultiply top and bottom by the same number · The value stays the same · Simplify by dividing by the greatest common factor

Converting decimals to fractionsWrite the digits over the place value · 0.75 = 75/100 · Simplify to 3/4

Adding fractionsFind a common denominator · Add the numerators only · Simplify the result

Decimal place valueTenths, hundredths, thousandths · Digits to the right of the point · Read 0.05 as five hundredths

Multiplying decimalsMultiply as whole numbers · Count the total decimal places · Place the decimal point in the product

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Reads PPTX slides

Text from every slide, speaker-note text, and titles is pulled in so the map reflects the whole deck.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete branches after generation so the map matches how your class organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time, or see the full outline on a single screen.

How it works

Upload your deck

Add a PPTX file, or paste notes and PDFs. Photos of printed slides are read with text recognition.

Generate the map

DeckOwl groups slide content into a central topic with main branches and sub-points.

Edit and study

Adjust the map, then create flashcards or quizzes from the same material. No credit card is needed to start.

Teachers and students can use the result to check coverage before an exam or to plan a presentation. Because the map is editable, you can merge repeated topics, reorder branches, and add your own notes where the slides were thin.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser-based study. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports, and Pro adds a stronger AI model and bulk upload for whole courses.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map of fractions and decimals from a PowerPoint?

Upload the PPTX file and generate the map, then look for a central node such as Fractions and Decimals with branches for equivalent fractions, place value, and operations. Edit any branch that needs a clearer label or a missing sub-point.

What is the best way to study fractions and decimals using a mind map?

Cover the sub-points of one branch and try to name them from memory, then check the map. Repeat this for each main branch, and convert any branch you miss into flashcards for regular review.

Can I export the mind map or the flashcards?

Exports are part of the Plus and Pro plans, which include PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Does DeckOwl need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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