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Turn your notes into an editable mind map, no prompting needed

Skip the copy-paste loop. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page and get a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and review branch by branch.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

Free · First set needs no signup · Creates mind maps in seconds

Why a dedicated mind map tool beats a chat prompt

Comparing a ChatGPT mind map maker against a dedicated tool usually comes down to one question: where do the branches come from? Asking a chat model for a map gives you nested text that you then copy, reformat, and fix by hand. DeckOwl reads your own files and builds an editable, explorable map from that material.

Branches come from your uploaded PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or page photos.
Every branch stays editable, so you can reorganize the map after it is generated.
Collapse and expand sections to study one topic without the rest of the map crowding the screen.
Start free with no credit card, then move to Plus for exports like PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV.

Example cell biology mind map branches (sample topic)

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Passive and active transport

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces ATP · Own circular DNA

NucleusStores DNA · Nuclear envelope · Nucleolus makes ribosomal RNA

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Smooth ER detoxifies drugs

Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages vesicles · Ships products to membranes

Generate the full set

Starts from your files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the pages so the branches reflect what your course actually covers.

Fully editable branches

Move, rename, merge, or delete branches after generation. The map is a working document you shape, not a block of text you have to reformat.

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand sections to review one topic at a time, so a large map stays readable during a study session.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages. You do not need a credit card to start.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and sub-points against your source. Remove anything your instructor did not cover.

Edit and explore

Rearrange branches, then collapse and expand sections to quiz yourself one topic at a time.

A map is only useful when you can move branches, merge overlapping ideas, and drop anything outside the course. Because the map is explorable, you can collapse and expand sections to review one topic at a time before moving on.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most lecture topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each with a few sub-points. Start broad, then split a branch only when it gets crowded.

What is the best way to study from a mind map?

Cover the branches and try to recall each sub-point out loud before checking. Redraw the map from memory a day later to see which parts stuck.

Is DeckOwl a ChatGPT tool?

No. DeckOwl is a separate study tool that generates mind maps, flashcards, and quizzes from your own material. It does not replace ChatGPT.

Can I export my mind map?

Exporting files is a paid feature on the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser and includes 3 generations per month.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.