Turn your revision notes into an editable mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides, or typed notes and get a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and quiz yourself on before the exam.
Why a mind map works for revision
Long revision notes are hard to scan because the links between topics sit on different pages. A mind map revision notes version puts the main topics at the center and shows how each idea connects to the next, so you can see the whole subject at once.
- Shows how the topics in a unit relate to one another
- Lets you collapse mastered branches and focus on weak ones
- Works from PDFs, slides, typed notes, and photos of pages
- Pairs with quizzes and flashcards when you want more practice
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, Word files, slides, plain text, or photos of pages. The main topics become branches and the supporting points become sub-branches.
Editable and explorable
Rename branches, move them around, or collapse sections you have mastered. Click into any branch to focus on one subtopic at a time.
Study it in the browser
Review your mind map on the free plan without signing up for exports. Plus adds PDF and DOCX export so you can print a copy for a study group.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photos of your pages. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated map
Check the branches against your notes and edit anything that is off or missing.
Revise by recall
Hide the branches and redraw the map from memory, then open it again to see what you missed.
The map is most useful when you test yourself with it. Cover the branches, rebuild the structure from memory, and compare the result with the original. Repeat the exercise a day or two later, since recall that holds up over several days is what you need in an exam.
DeckOwl reads your own files, so the map reflects your course, your lecture slides, and your textbook chapters rather than a generic outline.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a revision mind map have?
Aim for one main branch per exam topic, usually five to eight, and add sub-points only where you need recall practice. A map with too many branches becomes harder to scan than the notes it replaces.
How do I use a mind map for revision without just copying my notes?
Close the map and redraw it from memory, then check which branches you missed. Repeat the blank redraw a day later so you are testing recall rather than recognition.
Can I export my mind map?
Export is part of the Plus plan, which includes PDF and DOCX export. The free plan lets you study and explore your maps in the browser.
Can I make a mind map from photos of my notes?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so pictures of printed notes or textbook pages can be used. Check the result against the original, since the recognition is not perfect.
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