Get a LucidSpark-style mind map from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch, ready for review.
How a mind map maker helps with real study material
Students searching for a LucidSpark-style mind map maker often have a stack of lecture slides, a textbook chapter, and no time to draw every branch by hand. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds a mind map you can edit and explore.
- Keeps the hierarchy of your source, from the main topic down to supporting details
- Turns a messy lecture into a cleaner structure you can review
- Works on the free plan with 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML
Built from your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.
Editable, not locked
Rename branches, move nodes, and add your own ideas after the AI draft is ready.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse branches to move from the big picture down to the supporting details.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes, or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the draft map
Check the main branches against your lecture or textbook and fix anything that looks off.
Edit and explore
Adjust the branches, then move through the map to test yourself on each level.
Once the map exists, you can rearrange branches, add your own nodes, and delete what you do not need. The structure stays yours to adjust, so the map reflects what your instructor emphasized rather than a generic outline.
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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, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch needs more detail, add a second level under it instead of more sibling branches.
How do I organize a mind map for exam review?
Put the chapter or lecture title in the center, then add one branch per major concept. Place definitions and examples under each branch so you can cover one level at a time and quiz yourself.
Is there a free plan for the mind map maker?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start without a credit card. Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and adds unlimited generations and exports.
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