Turn your notes into a mind map you can edit on your phone
Upload a PDF, a Word file, or a photo of your class notes and get a mind map you can open, expand, and rework from any device with a browser.
Why a mobile mind map maker helps with review
A mobile mind map maker fits the way many students review: a few minutes on the bus, between classes, or while waiting for a lab. A map shows how ideas connect, so you can see the big picture before you memorize details.
- Works from the browser on your phone, with no separate app to install
- Built from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, and photos of pages
- Branches stay editable, so you can correct or reorganize the AI output
- Pairs with flashcards and quizzes from the same material
Starts from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add branches so the map matches how you think about the topic, not just how the source was organized.
Explore at your own pace
Expand and collapse sections to focus on one part of a topic at a time, which suits short study sessions on the go.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a file or paste text from your lecture notes, textbook chapter, or slides.
Generate the map
DeckOwl sorts the material into a main topic with linked branches and sub-points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the branches, then move through the map in your phone's browser to review each section.
Build the map from your own material rather than a generic template. Upload the chapter or slides you are studying, then trim or reorder the branches until the structure matches your course outline.
Free accounts can study the map in the browser. Paid plans add exports for sharing or printing outside DeckOwl.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map for a biology unit have?
Aim for a few main branches, one for each major topic in the unit, with two to four sub-points under each. If a branch grows beyond that, split it into its own map so it stays readable.
What is the best way to study a mind map?
Cover the sub-points and try to recall each branch from its label, then check yourself against the map. Redraw the map from memory a day later to see what you kept.
Can I export my mind map?
The free plan lets you study maps in the browser without exports. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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