Turn your class notes into an editable AI mind map
DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages and builds a mind map you can edit and explore. Start free, no credit card needed.
Mind maps built from your own notes
Students comparing a mind map maker with Lucidchart usually want one thing: a map built from their own lecture material rather than a blank canvas they fill in by hand. DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides, or notes and produces a mind map with a central topic and branches you can edit.
- Start from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file, or photo of pages
- Edit branches and explore the map topic by topic
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export
Maps from your own material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page and get a mind map built from that content.
Editable and explorable
Adjust branches to fit your course, then open each one to see its sub-points and how they connect.
Study it, then test yourself
The same material can also become flashcards with spaced repetition and quizzes with explanations.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file, or a photo of your pages.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl reads the text, including text recognized from photos, and builds a branching map around the main topic.
Edit and explore
Change branches so the map matches your lecture, then move through it one topic at a time.
Drawing a map from scratch is slow, and it is easy to miss the link between a term on a slide and the paragraph in your textbook. Starting from your source keeps the map tied to what your course actually covers, and you can still rearrange it to match how you think.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most useful maps for a single lecture have four to seven main branches, each with two to four sub-points. Fewer branches usually hides detail, and many more suggests the topic needs its own map.
How can I check that a mind map is accurate?
Cover the branches and try to recall each one from memory, then compare your answers with the source notes. Any branch you cannot explain is a sign to reread that section.
Can I export my mind map?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month.
Is there a free plan, and do students get a discount?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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