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Make a mind map from your notes with AI

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or photos of pages and get a mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.

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How the AI mind map maker works

Start with the material you already have. A mind map maker using AI reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages, then sorts the key ideas into main branches and sub-branches you can rearrange.

Works with PDFs, Word and PowerPoint files, text notes, and photos of pages
Editable branches so you control the final structure
Explore the map by expanding or collapsing sections
Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied right in the browser

Example biology mind map branches on cell structure

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Produces ATP · Has its own DNA

NucleusHolds genetic material · Surrounded by nuclear envelope · Controls gene expression

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Helps move proteins

Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages them into vesicles · Ships them to destinations

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Reads your files

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and images of pages, which are read with text recognition.

Editable branches

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

Explore by section

Collapse and expand branches to see the big picture first, then drill into the details you need to learn.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a document, paste your notes, or photograph a page from a textbook or whiteboard.

Let the AI build the map

DeckOwl pulls out the central topic, main ideas, and supporting details and arranges them as branches.

Edit and study

Adjust the structure, explore the branches, and turn key points into flashcards or quiz questions when you are ready.

Because the result is editable, you can cut weak branches, merge overlapping ones, and add your own links before you study. Exploring the map by collapsing and expanding sections helps you see the structure before the details, which is how many students remember a topic best.

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Turn your own notes or PDF into an editable, explorable mind map with DeckOwl.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a good mind map from lecture notes?

Start with one central topic, then list five to seven main ideas as first-level branches. Add two to four supporting details under each branch and keep every label to a few words.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most study maps work best with five to seven main branches, each holding a few sub-points. If a branch needs more than four children, split it into two smaller maps.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the Free plan with 3 generations per month without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.