Turn your notes into a cute, editable mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page and get an explorable mind map you can edit.
Why a mind map beats a rough outline
A cute mind map is only useful if it holds your actual course material, so DeckOwl builds one from your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page. The AI pulls out the main ideas and arranges them into branches you can edit and open up one at a time.
- Start from the lecture slides or chapter PDF you already have
- Keep the main branches and cut the sub-points you do not need
- Use the map to quiz yourself by covering one branch and recalling it
- Regenerate from new notes when your course adds material
Built from your material
The map comes from your own course files, so every branch reflects what your class actually covers.
Editable branches
Rename nodes, reorder ideas, and reshape the map until it matches how you think about the topic.
Explore one branch at a time
Open up sub-points as you need them so a dense chapter stays readable instead of overwhelming.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads the images.
Let the AI map the ideas
DeckOwl finds the main concepts and arranges them into branches and sub-points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout, fix anything that looks off, and walk through the map branch by branch.
Because the map is editable, you can rename nodes, move ideas around, and add your own examples where the generated version misses something. Seeing how concepts connect is often what makes a topic click, especially for subjects with many linked terms.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month with studying in the browser. Paid plans add unlimited generations and more export options for when you need to take your work somewhere else.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I turn lecture notes into a mind map?
Upload the notes as a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo, then let the AI group the key ideas into branches. Review the result and reorder anything that does not match your course.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most useful maps have 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. Fewer branches keep the map readable, and too many usually means the topic needs to be split into two maps.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports and unlimited generations require a paid plan.
Do students get a discount?
Students get 40% off with a school email. No credit card is needed to start.
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