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Turn your notes into an online mind map in minutes

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, or photos of a page and get a mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.

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Why a mind map beats a blank whiteboard for studying

Most people search for an online mind map because they want to see how ideas connect, not just list them. A map shows which concepts sit under which topic, so you can spot gaps before an exam.

Works from PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages
Branches stay editable, so you can correct and reorganize the map
Explore one branch at a time instead of scanning a full board
Pair the map with quizzes and flashcards from the same source

Example mind map branches for a photosynthesis unit

Light-dependent reactionsOccur in thylakoid membranes · Split water and release oxygen · Produce ATP and NADPH

Calvin cycleTakes place in the stroma · Fixes carbon dioxide into sugar · Uses ATP and NADPH from the light reactions

InputsCarbon dioxide · Water · Light energy

OutputsGlucose · Oxygen · Stored chemical energy

Factors that limit the rateLight intensity · Carbon dioxide concentration · Temperature

Generate the full set

Starts from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages, and the map is built from what you actually need to learn.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or add ideas as your understanding changes, so the map stays useful through the whole unit.

Explore at your own pace

Open or collapse branches to focus on one concept at a time instead of scanning a crowded wall of sticky notes.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a lecture PDF, a chapter, your typed notes, or a photo of a textbook page.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches against your material and edit anything that needs correcting.

Study from the map

Explore each branch, then quiz yourself by recalling the branches from memory.

Miro is a strong whiteboard for team brainstorming, but drawing a study map by hand takes time before any learning happens. DeckOwl starts from your own material, so the branches come from your lecture notes or textbook chapter.

Each branch stays editable, so you can add a missing term or merge two overlapping ideas as you learn more.

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Frequently asked questions

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Most topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each covering one major concept from your notes. Split a branch further only when its sub-points start to crowd the page.

How can I check that my mind map is accurate?

Compare each branch against your source material, then cover the map and try to recall the branches from memory. Any branch you cannot recall is worth revisiting.

Is there a free way to try the mind map generator?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports are a paid feature included in Plus, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and also gives unlimited generations. The free plan covers studying in the browser.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.