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Turn a photo of your notes into an editable AI mind map

Upload a PDF, a document, plain notes, or a photo of a page, and get a mind map you can rename, rearrange, and explore branch by branch.

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Why a generated mind map beats a static picture

If you need a mind map image generator for your own class notes, DeckOwl starts from what you already have. Upload a PDF, a DOCX or PPTX file, plain text, or a photo of a page, and the text is read and organized into a central topic with labeled branches.

Works from PDFs, Word and PowerPoint files, plain notes, and photos of pages
Branches stay editable so you can correct the structure after generation
Click through sub-points to review one idea at a time
Pair the map with flashcards or quizzes built from the same material

Example mind map branches for basic algebra equations

Inverse operationsAddition undoes subtraction · Multiplication undoes division · Apply the same change to both sides

Solving one-step equationsIsolate the variable · Use the opposite operation · Check by substituting the answer

Solving two-step equationsUndo addition or subtraction first · Then undo multiplication or division · Combine like terms before starting

Distributive propertyMultiply the outside term by each inside term · Watch signs on negatives · Then combine like terms

Variables on both sidesCollect variable terms on one side · Collect constants on the other · Solve for the variable

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Photos and documents

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images, so handwritten-free printed pages work too.

Editable maps

Reword nodes, move branches, and add your own sub-points in the browser so the map matches how you think about the topic.

Explorable structure

Click into any branch to see how a main idea breaks down into smaller concepts, steps, and examples.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a file, paste your notes, or take a photo of a textbook or whiteboard page.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main topic and organizes the key ideas into labeled branches.

Edit and explore

Adjust the branches, expand the sub-points you need, and keep studying from the same map.

The result is an editable map rather than a fixed picture, so you can reword nodes, move branches, and click into sub-points as your understanding grows. Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF and DOCX export.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I know which step to undo first when solving an equation?

Undo addition or subtraction first, then multiplication or division, working outward from the variable. Drawing each step as a branch on a mind map makes the order easy to review.

How many branches should a mind map for algebra equations have?

Four to six main branches usually cover one unit, such as one-step, two-step, and distributive equations. Keep each sub-point to a single step or rule so the map stays easy to scan.

Can I export my mind map to a file?

Browser study is free, while PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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