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Turn your PDFs and notes into a mind map using AI

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of your notes and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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How an AI mind map turns notes into a study map

Long lecture notes often hide how ideas connect. A mind map generator using AI reads your material and places the central topic in the middle, with main branches and sub-points radiating outward so you can see the structure at a glance.

Starts from your own PDFs, slides, or notes, not a generic template
Shows the central topic, main branches, and sub-points in one view
Lets you rearrange and collapse branches as you learn the material
Works in the browser on the free plan, with no credit card needed to start

Example cell biology mind map branches

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Embedded proteins for transport

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces most of the cell's ATP

NucleusStores DNA · Nuclear envelope with pores · Controls gene expression

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER with ribosomes · Smooth ER for lipid synthesis · Transports proteins and molecules

Transport across membranesPassive diffusion · Facilitated diffusion · Active transport that uses ATP

Generate the full set

Reads your files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. Text recognition handles pictures of pages.

Editable and explorable

Rearrange branches, expand the topics you are working on, and collapse the ones you already know.

Practice from the same notes

When you want questions instead of a picture, generate flashcards or quizzes from the same material.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a lecture PDF, a Word file, slides, or a photo of handwritten pages.

Review the branches

Check the main topics and sub-points the AI pulled out, and edit anything that looks off.

Explore and study

Open branches one at a time, quiz yourself on each, and come back to the parts you missed.

Because the map is editable, you can fix the parts the AI got wrong or add your own connections from class. Exploring it branch by branch also helps you check whether you can explain each idea before you move on.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study cell biology with a mind map?

Start from the central topic and say each branch out loud before you check your notes. Then collapse the branches and redraw the ones you missed.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 5 to 8 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. If one branch needs more detail, move it to its own map.

Can I export my mind map?

Exporting is a paid feature: Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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