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Turn your PDF or notes into an editable mind map

Upload a file, get a mind map you can edit and explore, then study it or turn it into flashcards and quizzes.

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How a mind map maker turns your notes into a study map

Good study maps start with a clear central topic and a handful of main branches, and building that structure by hand takes time. A mind map maker that reads your own PDF or notes gives you the skeleton in one step, and you adjust it from there.

Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain text file.
Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Edit nodes and reorder branches after generation.
Explore maps branch by branch while you review.

Example biology mind map branches

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Embedded proteins · Cholesterol in animal cells

PhotosynthesisLight-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle · Chloroplast structure · Inputs and outputs

MitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase and cytokinesis

DNA replicationHelicase unwinds the helix · DNA polymerase adds nucleotides · Leading and lagging strands · Ligase seals gaps

EnzymesActive site · Substrate specificity · Effect of temperature and pH · Competitive and noncompetitive inhibition

Generate the full set

Editable branches

Rename, move, and restructure any node after generation so the map matches your course outline.

Explorable maps

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time while you review.

Built from your files

Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page, which is read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.

Generate the map

DeckOwl reads the material and builds a mind map with main branches and sub-points.

Edit and explore

Adjust the structure to match your lectures, then move through the map branch by branch.

Once the map exists, you can edit any node, reorder branches, and explore one section at a time instead of scanning a wall of text. That makes it easier to see how ideas connect before a quiz.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most useful maps have five to seven main branches, each with two to four sub-points. If a map needs far more, the topic is probably too broad and should be split into separate maps.

How do I study from a mind map instead of just looking at it?

Cover one branch and try to recall its sub-points out loud before expanding it. Then check yourself and turn the weak branches into flashcards or a quiz.

Can I try it before paying?

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

Is DeckOwl the same as Boardmix?

No. DeckOwl is a separate AI study tool that generates mind maps from your own files.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.