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Turn your PDFs and notes into an editable mind map

Upload a PDF, DOCX, or a photo of your notes and get a mind map you can edit, expand, and explore branch by branch.

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How a mind map maker helps you study

A GitMind-style mind map maker works best when it starts from your own material rather than a blank canvas. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages, then groups the main ideas into branches you can reshape.

Turn a long chapter into a single map you can review in one sitting.
Keep each branch short enough to recall without looking.
Rebuild a weak branch after a quiz to see which links you forgot.
Compare maps from different sources to spot where your notes disagree.

Example mind map branches for a cell biology unit

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Moves materials by diffusion, osmosis, and active transport

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Produces most of the cell's ATP · Contains its own circular DNA

NucleusHouses chromosomes · Enclosed by a nuclear envelope · Controls gene expression

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER makes proteins with attached ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Smooth ER detoxifies drugs in liver cells

Golgi apparatusModifies and packages proteins · Sorts cargo into vesicles · Ships products to the membrane or for secretion

Generate the full set

Starts from your material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Editable branches

Rearrange, rename, and expand any branch so the map matches how your course organizes the topic.

Explore at your pace

Open a branch to see its sub-points, then collapse it again when you are ready to test yourself.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, or photo of a page. A free account takes seconds to create.

Review the map

The main ideas appear as branches under a central topic. Adjust anything that is missing or out of place.

Study from the map

Work through each branch from memory, then check it against your source and fill the gaps.

Mind maps help most when you use them to test recall, not just to look at them. Cover a branch, explain it out loud or on paper, then compare your answer with the source and note what you missed.

The free plan lets you generate maps and study in the browser. Exports are part of the Plus plan, which also includes unlimited generations.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most useful maps have 4 to 7 main branches under one central topic. If you have more, group related branches under a shared sub-heading so each one stays easy to recall.

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

Hide the branches and recall each one from the central topic, then reveal the sub-points to check yourself. Repeat the branches you missed on a later day.

Is there a free mind map maker like GitMind?

DeckOwl's free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Unlimited generations and exports are part of the paid Plus plan.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export and costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.