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Turn your Google Drive notes into an editable mind map

Download a PDF, DOCX, or PPTX from Google Drive, upload it here, and get a mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.

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

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From a Google Drive file to a study-ready mind map

Most course material ends up in Google Drive as PDFs, slide decks, or Word documents, and a long reading is hard to see at a glance. A mind map maker turns that file into a visual outline of the main topics and the details under each one, so you can see the structure before you memorize it.

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages saved from Google Drive
Get a mind map built from the main ideas in your own file
Edit branches so the map reflects your course, not a generic template
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export on Plus

Example mind map branches on photosynthesis

Light-dependent reactionsOccur in thylakoid membranes · Split water and release oxygen · Produce ATP and NADPH

Calvin cycleTakes place in the stroma · Fixes carbon dioxide using RuBP · Uses ATP and NADPH from the light reactions

Chloroplast structureOuter and inner membranes · Thylakoids stacked into grana · Stroma surrounds the thylakoids

Factors limiting photosynthesisLight intensity · Carbon dioxide concentration · Temperature

Inputs and outputsInputs: light, water, carbon dioxide · Outputs: glucose and oxygen

Generate the full set

Works with files you already have

Export or download PDFs, Word files, slides, or notes from Google Drive and upload them directly. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes so the map matches how your course organizes the material.

Explore at your own pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time before you review the whole picture.

How it works

Download from Drive

Save the lecture slides, reading, or notes from Google Drive to your computer.

Upload and generate

Drop the file into DeckOwl and the AI builds a mind map from its main ideas and subtopics.

Edit and explore

Adjust branches, then click through the map to see how each concept connects to the rest.

A mind map is most useful when you can change it. DeckOwl generates a starting map from your upload, and you can edit the branches to match your lecture or textbook, then use the same map to plan quizzes and flashcards from your own material.

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Frequently asked questions

How do mind maps help with studying?

A mind map shows how concepts relate, so you can see the big picture and the details under each topic at once. Reviewing the branches from the center outward is a quick way to check what you remember.

How should I organize a mind map from lecture notes?

Start with the main topic in the center, then add the major themes as first-level branches. Place specific terms, examples, and causes under each theme, and keep each branch to a short phrase.

Can I use DeckOwl directly with Google Drive?

DeckOwl accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and images, so download the file from Drive and upload it. Exporting your mind map files is included with Plus at $9.99/month or $99.90/year.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.