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Make a mind map from your Word document

Upload a DOCX, PDF, or notes and DeckOwl's AI lays out the main ideas as branches you can edit and explore.

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Why a Word file works well as mind map input

If your notes already live in a Word file, you do not need to retype them. DeckOwl works as a mind map maker for Word files: upload the DOCX, and the AI builds a map of the main topics and the details under each one.

  • Start from a Word document, notes, or a photo of a page
  • Keep every branch editable so the map matches your course
  • Explore the map by collapsing and expanding sections
  • Begin free with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Example acids and bases mind map branches
Definitions of acidsDonate protons (Brønsted-Lowry) · Produce H+ in water (Arrhenius) · Accept electron pairs (Lewis)
Strong vs weak acidsStrong acids ionize nearly completely · Weak acids reach an equilibrium · Ka measures the extent of ionization
pH scalepH = -log[H+] · Values below 7 are acidic at 25°C · Each unit is a tenfold change in [H+]
Conjugate acid-base pairsAn acid becomes its conjugate base by losing a proton · A base becomes its conjugate acid by gaining a proton · The two differ by one H+
Neutralization reactionsAcid plus base gives salt and water · Proton transfer drives the reaction · Titration finds the equivalence point
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Reads Word files directly

Upload a DOCX and the AI uses headings, bold terms, and body text to find the main topics.

Editable branches

Rename nodes, move ideas to new branches, or delete anything that does not match your course.

Explorable layout

Collapse and expand sections so you can focus on one topic at a time.

How it works

Upload your document

Add a DOCX, PDF, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of your notes.

Review the map

Check the branches the AI generated and adjust anything that is off.

Study or export

Explore the map in your browser on the free plan, or export to PDF and DOCX on Plus.

Each branch stays editable, so you can rename nodes, move ideas around, or remove sections that do not belong. The map is also explorable, which helps when a long document turns into dozens of connected ideas.

The free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, removes the monthly limit and adds PDF and DOCX export for taking your finished maps elsewhere.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize acids and bases notes into a mind map?

Put acids and bases in the center, then create branches for definitions, strength, pH, and neutralization. Add the key equations and examples under each branch so related ideas stay close together.

What belongs on the main branches when mapping acids and bases?

Good main branches cover the definitions (Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis), strong versus weak behavior, the pH scale, and conjugate pairs. Each branch should hold only the sub-points you need to explain that idea.

Can I export my mind map to Word?

Export to PDF and DOCX is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study and explore maps in the browser without exports.

Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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