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Turn your notes into an editable mind map at this mind map maker site

Upload a PDF, a Word file, a slide deck, or plain notes, and get a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and explore branch by branch.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

Free · First set needs no signup · Creates mind maps in seconds

Why a mind map helps when you study

Students who need a mind map maker site usually have a stack of lecture notes and a chapter that doesn't have a clear shape yet. A mind map shows how the pieces connect, so you can see the chapter's structure before you memorize details.

Works from PDFs, Word files, slides, plain notes, and photos of pages
Editable maps, so you can correct the AI's grouping
Explorable branches for studying one section at a time
No credit card needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email

Example cell biology mind map branches (the keyword names no subject, so this uses a common topic)

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · selective permeability · embedded proteins · cholesterol stabilizes animal cell membranes

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · double membrane · cristae increase inner surface area · produce most of the cell's ATP

NucleusHolds the DNA · nuclear envelope with pores · nucleolus assembles ribosomal RNA and ribosome parts

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has attached ribosomes · smooth ER makes lipids · smooth ER in liver cells helps detoxify drugs

OsmosisWater moves across a membrane toward higher solute concentration · passes through aquaporins · turgor pressure in plant cells

Generate the full set

Starts from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Editable branches

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

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand sections to focus on one topic at a time instead of scanning a crowded diagram.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photos of your pages.

Review the main branches

The generator sorts your material into central topics and sub-points you can edit.

Study the map

Open branches to review each idea, then adjust the layout until it makes sense to you.

DeckOwl builds the first draft from your own files, so the map reflects your course rather than a generic template. You can then edit the branches, reorder them, and collapse sections to test yourself on one area at a time.

The free plan lets you try three generations a month in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I break a cell biology chapter into mind map branches?

Put the chapter title in the center, then create one branch for each major structure or process. Add two to four sub-points under each branch, keeping labels short enough to recall.

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with five to seven main branches. If you need more, add a second level under the existing branches instead of spreading them wider.

Is the free plan enough to try it?

The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser, but it does not include exports. You can try it without a credit card.

What do Plus and Pro add?

Plus costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month and adds unlimited generations plus PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. Pro costs $14.99 per month and adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

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