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A mind map maker that starts from your own notes

Upload a PDF, slides or typed notes and get a mind map with branches you can edit and explore, instead of placing every node by hand.

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When a generator beats drawing the map yourself

Many students who already use XMind still spend their time placing every node by hand, when a mind map maker can draft the structure from your reading so you spend that time checking it instead.

  • Starts from the text you already have, not a blank canvas
  • Nodes stay editable so the structure follows your course
  • Connections between branches are easy to follow while reviewing
  • Map can feed into flashcards or quizzes from the same material
Example cell biology mind map branches
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins for transport
MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Produces ATP · Has its own circular DNA
Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Stores calcium in some cells
NucleusHolds chromosomal DNA · Nuclear envelope with pores · Nucleolus makes ribosomal RNA
Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages cargo into vesicles · Ships products to membranes or secretion
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Built from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes after generation so the map matches how your course frames the topic.

Explore and study

Follow connections between branches, then turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Review the draft map

Check the main branches and sub-points against your source.

Edit and explore

Adjust nodes and follow the connections to see how the topic fits together.

The draft is only a starting point. Every branch can be renamed, reordered, or deleted, so the final map reflects what your instructor emphasized rather than a generic template.

Keep the source open while you edit. Each branch works best when it traces back to a definition, date, or formula in your notes, which makes the map useful for review later.

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Frequently asked questions

What should a cell biology mind map include?

Start with the major organelles, then add each one's function and how it connects to the others. Keep every branch to a short phrase you could explain from memory.

How do I study a mind map so it sticks?

Cover the branches and recall each sub-point out loud, then check your answer against the source. Redraw the map from memory a day later to see what you kept.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. Nodes can be renamed, moved, or deleted so the map matches your course. Exports such as PDF and DOCX are paid features on the Plus plan.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports require Plus.

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