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Turn your own notes into a mind map you can study from

Upload a PDF or your class notes and get an editable, explorable mind map. Study the chapter on your own, branch by branch, at your own pace.

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Why a mind map helps when you study alone

When you study alone, nobody is there to show you how a chapter fits together. A mind map for self-study fixes that by placing the main idea in the center and hanging each supporting concept off it as a branch.

  • See how the chapter's ideas connect before you read it closely
  • Spot weak areas by looking for branches with few sub-points
  • Edit and reorganize the map as your understanding changes
  • Move from the map to flashcards or quizzes when you want practice
Example biology mind map branches for self-study
Cell structureCell membrane · Nucleus · Mitochondria · Ribosomes
PhotosynthesisLight reactions · Calvin cycle · Chloroplasts · Oxygen release
Cellular respirationGlycolysis · Krebs cycle · Electron transport chain · ATP yield
GeneticsDNA structure · Replication · Transcription · Translation
EcologyPopulations · Food webs · Energy flow · Nutrient cycles
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Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page. The map follows the structure of what you gave it.

Explore branch by branch

Expand the sections that confuse you and collapse the ones you already know, so each session stays focused.

Edit it as you learn

Rename nodes, move ideas between branches, and add your own notes. The map grows with your understanding.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, or a photo of your textbook page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the generated map

Check the main branches and sub-points against your source, then adjust anything that looks off.

Study one branch at a time

Work through each branch on your own, then turn key points into flashcards or quizzes when you are ready.

Seeing relationships on one page makes gaps easier to spot. If a branch has only one sub-point, you know where to look again. Because the map is editable, you can reshape it as your understanding improves instead of rewriting notes from scratch.

Use the map as a starting point, not a finished answer. Close it, redraw a branch from memory, then reopen it to check what you missed.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize a biology chapter into a mind map?

Put the chapter title in the center, then add each major heading as a main branch. Add the key terms and facts under each heading as smaller sub-branches.

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with a handful of main branches, each covering one major idea. If a branch gets crowded, split it into two narrower branches.

Can I export my mind map?

Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV is a paid feature on the Plus plan. 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 browser study, with no exports. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports.

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