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Start from your own notes with a mind map note-taking template

Upload PDFs, DOCX files, slides, or notes and get an editable, explorable mind map you can study from in your browser.

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Why a generated map can beat a blank template for class notes

A printed grid is handy, but it leaves the hard part to you: deciding which ideas matter and how they connect. A mind map note taking template built from your own lecture material does that sorting for you, so you start with a structure that matches the content.

Keeps your own wording and terms instead of generic category labels.
Gives you a layout you can change, not a fixed grid to fill in by hand.
Lets you study the map in the browser on the free plan.
Exports such as PDF, DOCX, and CSV are available on the Plus plan.

Example note-taking methods shown as mind map branches

Cornell note-taking methodCue column · Notes area · Summary section

Outline note-taking methodMain topics as headings · Indented supporting details · Consistent bullet levels

Mind mapping for notesCentral topic in the middle · Main ideas as branches · Keywords on each branch

Charting method for notesColumns for topics · Rows for details · Works well with slide-based lectures

Active recall after classCover your notes · Answer from memory · Check and fill gaps

Generate the full set

Built from your material

The map is drawn from the notes, slides, or PDF you upload, so the branches reflect what your course actually covered.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, move ideas to new places, and expand or collapse each section as you review.

Start free

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to begin.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or photos of pages read with text recognition.

Review the generated map

Scan the main branches and check that the key terms from class appear where you expect them.

Edit and study

Adjust the layout to fit how you think, then study the map or turn it into flashcards and quizzes.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages. The mind map comes back editable, so you can reshape it after class and use it as a review tool before the next exam.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Cornell note-taking method?

It splits a page into a narrow cue column, a wide notes area, and a summary section at the bottom. You write notes in the main area during class, add keywords in the cue column afterward, and summarize the page in your own words.

How often should I review my lecture notes?

Reviewing within a day of class and again a few days later helps most students retain material better than cramming. Short, regular sessions with your notes or a map tend to work well.

Can I export my mind map?

The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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