Turn your notes into a mind map template
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page and get a mind map of what you actually need to study. Free to start, no credit card.
Why a generic template falls short for class notes
A ready-made mind map template works only until your notes stop matching its boxes.
- Branches match your course's actual terms
- Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, and photos
- Explore any branch without scrolling a full page
- Free to start with 3 generations per month
Starts from your material
The map is built from your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photographed pages, so the branches match your course.
Explore branch by branch
Open each main branch to see its sub-points, so you can focus on one part of the topic at a time.
Study it, not just look at it
Turn the same material into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with explanations.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of your page.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl reads the text and arranges the main ideas into branches and sub-points.
Explore and export
Open branches to review them, then export on Plus if you need a file to share or print.
A template gives you empty boxes, and filling them is the hard part. Generating the map from your own lecture slides or reading keeps each branch tied to what your exam will cover.
Once the map exists, you can explore any branch on its own and turn the same material into flashcards or a quiz when you are ready to test yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map have for a lecture?
Most lectures work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each holding 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch has more than that, split it into two narrower branches.
How do I study a mind map after I make it?
Redraw it from memory, then compare it with the original to find the branches you missed. Quiz yourself on each branch separately until you can name its sub-points without looking.
Can I export my mind map to Word or a PDF?
DOCX and PDF export are included on the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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