Turn your class notes into an editable mind map template
Printable blank layouts leave the organizing to you. Upload a PDF, document, or photo of your notes and get a branching map of the key ideas that you can reshape and explore.
Why build the map from your own material
Instead of copying a generic mind map notes template from the web, you start with the content your course actually covers, so every branch maps to something you need to know.
- Start from your own lecture notes instead of an empty layout
- Branches stay editable so you can reorganize as you learn
- Collapse and expand sections to study one topic at a time
- Photos of handwritten or printed pages are read with text recognition
Editable branches
Rename, move, and reshape branches as your understanding changes.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse sections to focus on one topic at a time.
Works with your files
Start from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl sorts the material into a central topic and labeled branches.
Edit and explore
Adjust branches and expand each one as you review.
Printable templates help with layout but leave the thinking to you. With a lecture or textbook chapter, the faster route is a map built from that exact material and then trimmed to what your exam covers. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, while Plus adds unlimited generations and exports.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize notes into a mind map?
Put the main topic in the center, then group related facts into branches such as causes, events, and results. Keep each branch to a few short sub-points so you can recall them without the page in front of you.
What should the main branches be for the Roman Empire?
Common branches are political structure, military, economy and trade, religion, and decline. Splitting the material this way makes it easier to quiz yourself on one area at a time.
Can I export my mind map?
Exports are a paid feature, and Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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