Turn your notes into a mind map template you can edit
Ready-made slide templates set the layout, but they don't know your material. Upload a PDF or your notes and get a mind map built from what you actually need to learn.
Why a template built from your notes works better
Slide templates handle layout well, but they can't tell you which ideas belong together in your course. A mind map template built from your own material puts your actual topics at the center, with the subtopics your instructor covered.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and photos of pages
- Editable branches you can rearrange for a presentation
- Explorable structure for reviewing how topics connect
- Start free with 3 generations per month, no credit card needed
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. The content becomes the branches of your map.
Editable and explorable
Open the map, rearrange branches, and click into sub-points to see how ideas connect before you reshape it for a slide or a study session.
Same source, more formats
Use the same material to generate flashcards and quizzes, so the map and your practice stay aligned.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a document, paste text, or photograph a page. Text recognition reads the image.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl organizes the main topic, branches, and sub-points into a map you can explore.
Adjust and use it
Edit the branches to fit your presentation or review, then study it in the browser.
Mind maps are most useful when they show relationships: cause and effect, parts of a whole, or steps in a process. Starting from your notes means the branches reflect your readings, not a generic outline.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Most useful study maps have 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If a branch grows much larger than that, it usually deserves its own map.
Are mind maps better than flashcards for studying?
Mind maps show how ideas connect, which helps with understanding relationships between concepts. For exact terms and definitions, spaced repetition flashcards are usually more efficient, so many students use both.
Can I export the mind map?
Exporting is a paid feature. The Plus plan is $99.90/year or $9.99/month and includes unlimited generations and exports, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.
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