Turn PowerPoint slides into an editable mind map
Upload a .pptx file and DeckOwl reads the slide text, then builds a mind map with main topics as branches and supporting details beneath them. Rearrange, edit, and explore it before you study.
Why a mind map works better than slide text
Slides pack a lot of ideas onto each page, but the links between them rarely show up on screen. A mind map maker for PowerPoint turns the deck into one diagram, with main topics as branches and supporting details beneath them, so you can see how the material fits together.
- Upload PPTX, PDF, DOCX, or plain notes
- Group related slides under one main branch
- Expand or collapse any branch to focus on one section
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Reads your PowerPoint slides
Upload a .pptx deck and the text from each slide becomes part of one connected map.
Editable branches
Rename a topic, merge sections, or remove a detail that does not belong. The map is yours to shape.
Explorable structure
Click into any branch to focus on one section, then collapse it when you want the full overview.
How it works
Upload your deck
Add a PowerPoint file, or a PDF, DOCX, or plain notes on the same topic.
Review the generated map
Check the main branches and details, and fix anything the slides left unclear.
Study branch by branch
Explore each section of the map and test yourself on the items in it.
A generated map is a starting point. Rename a branch, merge two sections, or drop a slide detail that does not belong. Once the map matches how you think about the topic, you can study it by moving through the branches and quizzing yourself on each one.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I make a mind map from a PowerPoint file?
Yes. Upload a .pptx file and DeckOwl reads the slide text to build the map. You can then edit branches and move ideas around before you study.
How many branches should a mind map of Spanish food vocabulary have?
Five to eight main branches works well, such as fruits, meats, vegetables, drinks, and desserts. Keep each branch to four or five words so you can recall the whole group at a glance.
Does a mind map help with memorizing vocabulary?
Grouping words by category gives each term a place to attach to, which can make recall easier than a flat list. Test yourself by covering one branch and naming its items from memory.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV require the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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