Turn your own notes into an editable mind map template
Ready-made copy-paste layouts come with someone else's topics. Upload your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or notes and get an editable mind map built from your own material.
Why a custom mind map beats a generic template
Generic copy-paste layouts give you empty branches filled with someone else's topics, so you still have to work out what belongs where. DeckOwl starts from your own material instead, and the AI builds a mind map template with main branches and sub-points drawn from your text.
- Branches come from your own lecture notes or readings, not a stock layout.
- Edit any node so the map matches your course terms and order.
- Expand sub-points one branch at a time to test recall before checking the answer.
- Turn weak branches into spaced repetition flashcards when you want to review them later.
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, Word or PowerPoint files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images.
Editable branches
Rename, reorder, or regroup any branch so the map matches how your course is organized.
Explorable structure
Open and collapse branches as you study, moving from the big picture down to the details.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photos of pages from your class.
Generate the map
The AI pulls out main branches and sub-points from your own text.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout to fit your course, then study by expanding each branch.
Because the result is an editable, explorable map, you can rename branches, reorder them, and drill into any node while you study. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and PDF and DOCX export come with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map have for one lecture?
Most lecture notes work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch needs more than five sub-points, split it into two narrower branches.
How do I turn a mind map into study questions?
Turn each main branch into a question and each sub-point into an answer, then quiz yourself from memory before checking the map. Repeat the branches you missed on a regular schedule.
Is the free plan enough to try this?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports such as PDF and DOCX require Plus.
Do students get a discount?
Students get 40% off with a school email address.
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