Organize your notes into a clear mind map with AI
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page. DeckOwl arranges the ideas into branches you can rearrange, expand, and explore.
Why generate a mind map instead of printing a template
If you were hoping for a printable template, a mind map organizer works best when it is built from your own material. DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages and arranges the main ideas into branches you can rearrange, expand, and explore.
- Works from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, and photos of pages
- Produces an editable map you can reorganize at any time
- Lets you explore branches one level at a time
- Connects to flashcards and quizzes made from the same material
Branches from your material
Headings and key terms become main branches and sub-points, so the structure of your source is kept.
Editable and explorable
Move nodes, rename branches, and collapse sections to test how the topic fits together.
Study from the same map
Turn branches into flashcards or quiz questions when you are ready to practice recall.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of your pages.
Review the generated map
Check the central topic, main branches, and sub-points against your source.
Reorganize and explore
Drag branches into a better order and expand each one until you can explain it from memory.
Blank templates leave the sorting to you, and sorting is where much of the study time goes. With a generated map, the structure from your lecture is already there, so you can spend your time checking which branches you can explain from memory.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize a lecture into a mind map?
Start with the lecture topic as the central node, then group the headings into main branches. Add key terms and facts under each branch, and check that every sub-point explains its parent.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If you have many more, the topic is probably too broad and should be split into two maps.
Can I export my mind map?
Exporting your work as PDF or DOCX is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
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. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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