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Turn your notes into a custom mind map instead of a generic template

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the material and returns an editable, explorable mind map you can study in the browser.

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Build the map from your material, not a generic file

Most people searching for a PowerPoint mind map template want something they can fill in quickly, but a generic download rarely matches what your course covers. DeckOwl takes a different route: upload your own PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or a photo of a page, and the AI builds a mind map from that material. The result is editable and explorable, so you can reshape branches to fit your lecture.

Editable maps built from your own lecture notes, not a fixed template
Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and images of pages
Free to start, with no credit card needed
Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export

Example mind map branches for cell biology (common study topic)

Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · selective permeability · transport proteins

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · produces ATP · has its own DNA

NucleusStores DNA · controls gene expression · contains the nucleolus

Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER makes proteins · smooth ER makes lipids · detoxifies drugs

Golgi apparatusModifies and sorts proteins · packages them into vesicles · ships them to destinations

Generate the full set

Your material, your map

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Editable and explorable

Rearrange branches, add sub-points, and expand each idea as you review.

Study the same notes two ways

Turn the material into flashcards with spaced repetition or a quiz with explanations.

How it works

Upload your source

Drop in a PDF, slides, a Word file, or a photo of a page.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl pulls out the main ideas and their sub-points from your text.

Edit and explore

Reshape branches and expand them as you study.

Each branch can be expanded or collapsed as you review, and the same notes can also become flashcards or a quiz. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF or DOCX export.

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Frequently asked questions

How many branches should a mind map have for a cell biology chapter?

Most chapters work well with five to seven main branches, such as membrane, nucleus, organelles, and transport. Each branch should hold two to four sub-points you can explain from memory.

How do I turn a lecture slide deck into a mind map?

Upload the PPTX file directly, or paste the slide text as plain notes. DeckOwl reads the slides and proposes branches, which you can then edit to match your lecture.

Can I export my mind map to PowerPoint?

PowerPoint is not one of the export formats listed for DeckOwl. Export to PDF and DOCX is a Plus feature, and the free plan lets you explore and study the map in the browser.

Is it free to try?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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