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Turn any PDF or set of notes into a mind map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page. DeckOwl maps the main ideas into branches you can edit, rearrange, and explore.

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How a mind map maker helps with studying

A mind map maker is most useful when your material is long and the ideas connect in more than one direction, as they do in most science and history courses. Instead of reading pages in order, you see the central concept and how each subtopic hangs off it.

  • Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages
  • Edit every node so the map reflects your own understanding
  • Expand and collapse branches to study one idea at a time
  • Start free with no credit card, and get 40% off Plus with a school email
Example mind map branches for Newton's laws of motion
First law (inertia)An object stays at rest or keeps constant velocity unless a net force acts on it · Inertia is an object's resistance to changes in its motion · Mass is the measure of inertia
Second lawNet force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma) · Acceleration points in the direction of the net force · For a fixed mass, doubling the net force doubles the acceleration
Third lawForces come in equal and opposite pairs · The two forces in a pair act on different objects · A rocket pushes exhaust gas backward while the gas pushes the rocket forward
Key units and variablesForce is measured in newtons (N) · Mass is measured in kilograms (kg) · Acceleration is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²)
Common mistakesAction and reaction forces do not cancel because they act on different objects · Acceleration depends on the net force, not on a single force · Weight is not the same as mass
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Starts from your material

Feed in PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the photos so nothing has to be retyped.

Editable branches

Every node can be renamed, moved, or removed. Adjust the map until it matches how you think about the topic.

Explore at your own pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one idea at a time. Pair a map with quizzes or flashcards when you are ready to test yourself.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page from your textbook or lecture slides.

Review the map

DeckOwl groups the material into a central topic and main branches. Check that the structure matches your course.

Edit and explore

Rename, reorder, or add nodes, then expand branches to study the details behind each idea.

The map is only a starting point. Because every branch is editable, you can reshape it into your own outline, merge repeated ideas, and add notes where your lecture went further than the textbook. Working through that structure is itself a form of review.

Start with the free plan to make a few maps and study them in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and export options for sharing or moving your work into other tools.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map for Newton's laws of motion?

Put the central topic in the middle, then give each law its own main branch. Under each law, add the statement, the equation, and one real example so the connections are easy to recall.

What should go on the branches of a physics mind map?

Use the main principles as first-level branches and the definitions, variables, and worked examples as sub-branches. Keep each node short, since a long sentence is hard to scan.

Can I use the mind map maker for free?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting your work is a paid feature, and Plus includes PDF and DOCX export.

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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