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Mind map maker that turns your PDFs into editable maps

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or typed notes and get a mind map you can edit, rearrange, and explore branch by branch.

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Why a mind map helps when you study from notes

Most people who need a mind map maker program are trying to see how a lecture or chapter fits together before an exam. A linear page of notes hides those links, while a branching map shows which ideas support which.

  • Main topics become top-level branches you can expand or collapse.
  • Sub-points stay attached to the idea they support, so relationships are easy to see.
  • You can rearrange nodes after generation instead of starting over.
  • Free accounts can build maps in the browser, with three generations per month.
Example biology mind map branches (cell biology topics)
Cell structureNucleus holds DNA · Mitochondria make ATP · Ribosomes build proteins
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Passive and active transport
PhotosynthesisLight reactions in thylakoids · Calvin cycle in stroma · Produces ATP and NADPH
MitosisProphase · Metaphase · Anaphase · Telophase
Ecosystem rolesProducers · Consumers · Decomposers
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Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete any node so the map matches how your course organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time instead of scanning a crowded page.

Works from your files

Start from PDFs, Word or PowerPoint files, plain notes, or a photo of a page read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a chapter, slide deck, or set of notes in any supported format.

Review the branches

Check the main topics and sub-points the maker pulls out and fix anything that looks off.

Edit and explore

Reshape the map, then click through each branch to test yourself on how the ideas connect.

A good map starts from your own material rather than a generic template. Because you can edit each node, you can add your professor's terms, cut repeated points, and keep the structure that matches your course.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a mind map from a lecture or chapter?

Upload the PDF, slides, or typed notes, then review the branches the tool creates. Rename or move any branch that doesn't match how your course groups the ideas.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. Maps with too many branches become hard to scan during review.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.

What do I get with the paid plans?

Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month and adds unlimited generations plus PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.