Turn your notes into an online mind map you can explore
Upload a PDF, Word file, slide deck, or photo of a page. DeckOwl builds an editable mind map you can expand, edit, and explore branch by branch.
Why a mind map helps with dense reading
An online mind map suits material with many linked ideas, like a chapter on government structure, where each concept connects to several others. Instead of a flat list, you see how the pieces relate and can follow any branch down to its details.
- Main branches drawn from your own lecture slides or reading
- Editable nodes so you can rename, move, or add ideas
- Explorable levels that open sub-points one at a time
- A free plan with 3 generations a month and browser study
Built from your own material
Start with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.
Editable and explorable
Rename or add nodes to match your course, then open each level to see how the ideas connect.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page from your course.
Generate the map
DeckOwl pulls the main ideas into branches and sub-points taken from your own material.
Edit and explore
Adjust the branches, then click through each level to test what you remember.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes, or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds the map from your own material. You can then edit the branches to match your course and click through each level to check your recall.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize the US Constitution into a mind map?
Start with the seven articles and the Bill of Rights as main branches, then add the key powers, limits, and amendments under each. Keep each branch focused on one idea so you can test yourself on it.
How many main branches should a study mind map have?
Most study maps work best with 4 to 7 main branches, which keeps the structure readable on one screen. Split a branch into a new map if it grows past about 6 sub-points.
Can I export the mind map?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan, which costs $99.90 a year or $9.99 a month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.
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