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Turn your notes into an editable mind map template

DeckOwl does not hand you a fixed draw.io file. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page and get a mind map built from your own material, ready to explore in the browser.

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Why a custom mind map beats a blank draw.io template

A mind map template for draw.io is a useful starting point when you already know the topics, but a blank layout still leaves all the thinking to you. If your goal is to learn lecture material, a map built from your own notes tends to match what you actually need to recall.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file or photo of a page
Get a branched map of topics and subtopics from your material
Explore branches in the browser; the free plan includes 3 generations per month
Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export

Example draw.io mind map steps

Add a shape to a draw.io canvasClick a shape in the left sidebar · drag it onto the canvas · double-click to type a label

Connect two shapes in draw.ioHover over a shape and drag the blue arrow · or use the connection arrows on a selected shape · adjust the edge style in the Format panel

Save a draw.io diagram you can edit laterKeep the .drawio file · export PNG, SVG or PDF from File > Export as · reopen it with File > Open

Align branches in draw.ioSelect several shapes · use Arrange > Align to line them up · use Distribute to space them evenly

Arrange a hierarchical map in draw.ioUse Arrange > Layout for tree layouts · check the structure in Extras > Edit Diagram · move parent nodes above their children

Generate the full set

Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Editable and explorable

Branches can be expanded and reviewed in the browser, so the map stays useful after the first read.

Free to start

The free plan includes 3 generations per month, and no credit card is needed to start.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl turns the material into a branched map of main topics and subtopics.

Explore and refine

Expand branches in the browser and adjust the map to match your course.

DeckOwl does not produce a draw.io file. It reads your upload and returns an AI-generated mind map you can explore in the browser, with main branches at the top and supporting details beneath them.

If you still want to draw the map yourself, use the sub-points from your generated map as the nodes. The shape library and alignment tools in draw.io then handle the layout once the content is settled.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I draw a mind map in draw.io?

Start with a central shape, then add branch shapes from the shape library on the left. Connect shapes by hovering over one and dragging the blue arrow to the next.

How do I line up nodes evenly in draw.io?

Select several shapes, then use Arrange with Align or Distribute to space them evenly. Arrange and then Layout also offers tree layouts that suit hierarchical maps.

Does DeckOwl export to draw.io?

No, DeckOwl does not export to draw.io. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.

Is the free plan enough to try it?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.