Turn your notes into a pretty mind map you can edit
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page and get an AI mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.
What to look for in a pretty mind map maker
If you want a pretty mind map maker that works from your own material, start with the notes you already have. Upload a lecture PDF, slides, or a photo of a textbook page, and the AI pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches you can edit.
- Branches that come from your own uploaded material, not generic filler
- An editable map so you can correct names, merge branches, and tidy the layout
- Explorable branches that let you zoom into one topic at a time
- A quick check against your syllabus before you rely on the map for exam prep
Built from your own material
Start with lecture slides, a textbook chapter, or typed notes. The AI reads the text and turns the main ideas into branches.
Editable after generation
The map is not a locked picture. Change branch names, reorganize sub-points, and fix anything the AI got wrong before you study.
Explore it branch by branch
Open one branch at a time to focus on a single topic, then step back to see how the whole subject connects.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl pulls out the key ideas and arranges them as a central topic with branches and sub-points.
Edit and study
Adjust the branches so they match your course, then explore the map in the browser while you review.
Looks matter less than accuracy. A map is only useful if its branches match what your course actually covers, so check the main branches against your syllabus, trim anything that will not be tested, and add your own links where ideas connect.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a study mind map have?
A map for a single lecture usually works best with five to seven main branches, each holding two to four short sub-points. Short phrases are easier to recall than full sentences.
How do I study from a cell biology mind map?
Cover the sub-points of one branch and try to name them from memory, then uncover them to check. Work through the branches in random order so you practice recall rather than following the layout.
Can I export my mind map?
The free plan lets you study mind maps in the browser. Exporting, including PDF and DOCX, is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.
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