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Turn your own notes into a mind map for Microsoft Whiteboard

Skip the generic layout. DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, slides, or notes and builds an editable mind map with branches taken from your actual material.

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Why build your own map instead of using a generic one

A mind map template for Microsoft Whiteboard works best when the branches come from your own course material rather than a stock layout with placeholder labels.

Start from your own PDF, slides, or notes rather than a blank or generic layout
Keep each main branch to one core idea and put details underneath it
Use the whiteboard for live group discussion and the browser map for solo review
Export a PDF on Plus if you want a static copy to share or print

Example Microsoft Whiteboard mind map branches

Canvas basicsInfinite canvas · Zoom and pan · Move objects freely

Sticky notesColor-coded cards · Drag to group · Type or edit text directly

Shapes and connectorsBasic shapes · Lines and arrows · Link related ideas across the board

Ink and drawingPen and highlighter · Eraser · Handwritten annotations

CollaborationReal-time co-editing · Shared sessions · Sign in with a Microsoft account

Generate the full set

Branches from your material

The main topics and sub-points come from your own document, so the map reflects your course, not a stock template.

Editable and explorable

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one part of the topic at a time, then adjust the structure as your understanding grows.

Study tools built in

Turn the same notes into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with explanations when you want to test recall.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads the images.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl organizes the material into a central topic with branches and sub-points you can edit.

Use it with your whiteboard

Explore the map in the browser, then export a PDF on a paid plan to bring a copy into your Microsoft Whiteboard session.

Start with the document your class actually uses. The generator pulls out the main concepts and groups supporting details beneath them, so you spend your time checking and rearranging instead of typing every node from scratch.

Once the map is in front of you, keep editing it as you learn. Move weak branches to the top, add connections you notice, and use the same notes to build flashcards for the parts you keep forgetting.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I organize a mind map on Microsoft Whiteboard?

Place one central topic in the middle of the canvas, then add main branches around it as sticky notes or shapes. Connect sub-points with lines so each branch stays readable when you zoom out.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most useful maps have 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch grows beyond that, split it into its own mind map.

Can I export my mind map?

PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports are included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan to try it?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.