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Get a custom mind map template instead of a generic Google Slides one

Skip the blank layout. DeckOwl builds a mind map from your own course material, so every branch reflects what you actually need to learn.

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Why a custom mind map beats a generic Google Slides template

Most people searching for a ready-made mind map template Google Slides want a layout they can fill in, but the hard part is deciding which ideas belong on each branch.

  • Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page
  • Branches are drawn from your source, not from a generic layout
  • Expand and collapse branches to review one section at a time
  • Free plan studies in the browser; PDF and DOCX export come with Plus
Example mind map branches for a cell biology unit
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selective permeability · Passive and active transport
MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces most of the cell's ATP
NucleusHolds DNA · Nuclear envelope · Nucleolus assembles ribosomal subunits
Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes · Smooth ER makes lipids · Smooth ER helps detoxify drugs
Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · Packages vesicles · Ships products to their destinations
Generate the full set

Built from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page and get branches drawn from its structure.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, remove what does not belong, and expand or collapse sections as you review.

Study in the browser

The free plan lets you study your map in the browser with no credit card needed to start.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Generate the map

DeckOwl turns the main topics and subtopics into a mind map you can open right away.

Edit and review

Tighten the labels, delete extras, and explore each branch until the structure matches your course.

DeckOwl reads your PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or page photos and builds the map from the material itself. The main topics and subtopics come from your reading, so you are not forced to invent the structure from scratch.

Once the map exists, you can edit it and explore it branch by branch. The free plan keeps everything in the browser, and PDF and DOCX exports come with Plus.

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Frequently asked questions

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Four to seven main branches work well for a single lecture or chapter. If you need more, split the material into two maps so each one stays easy to recall.

How do I choose what goes on each branch?

Start with the headings your teacher or textbook uses for the unit, then place each key term under the heading it explains. Keep every branch to one idea so you can recall it from memory.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. The map is editable, so you can change branch labels and remove anything that does not belong.

Does the free plan include exporting my mind map?

No. The free plan lets you study in the browser with three generations per month. Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.