Turn your notes into an aesthetic mind map you can study from
Save the layouts you love on Pinterest, then use them on your own course material. DeckOwl turns uploaded notes into an editable, explorable mind map.
Why build your own aesthetic mind map
Plenty of students save boards of pretty layouts and never turn them into anything they can study from. Start with your own notes instead, and the aesthetic mind map ideas you collect can shape a map of your actual course content. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page, and get an editable, explorable mind map.
- Pick two or three colors and use one per main branch.
- Keep each branch to three or four sub-points so it stays readable.
- Use one icon per branch only when it helps identify the concept.
- Split any branch that grows past seven nodes into its own map.
Editable maps
Rename branches, move nodes, and adjust the structure until the map matches how you think about the topic.
Explorable branches
Expand and collapse each branch so you can focus on one cluster at a time instead of a cluttered full page.
Any notes as input
Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl organizes the main ideas into branches and sub-points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout and colors, then expand the branches you need to review.
Aesthetic does not have to mean cluttered. Use a limited palette, give each main branch one color, and cap sub-points at three or four so the map stays readable at a glance. Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser, while PDF and DOCX exports are included with Plus.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a readable mind map have?
Most readable maps use 4 to 7 main branches, each with three or four sub-points. If a branch keeps growing, move it into its own map so the layout stays calm.
What colors work best for a study mind map?
Two or three colors plus neutrals usually read best. Use one color per main branch and keep the text dark enough to read against the background.
Can I export my mind map to Pinterest?
DeckOwl does not post to Pinterest. Free accounts study maps in the browser, and PDF and DOCX exports are included with Plus.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month.
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