Turn your notes into a mind map you can export to Word or PDF
Skip the blank layout. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.
Why a custom map beats a generic template
Printable layouts are a useful starting point, but a mind map template in Word or PDF works best when the branches come from your own material instead of a generic set of boxes. A map built from your lecture slides or reading keeps the terms and structure your instructor actually used.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages
- Get an editable mind map that you can expand, collapse, and rearrange
- Export to Word or PDF on Plus, along with Anki and CSV
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads photos so your map reflects what you actually studied.
Editable and explorable
Expand or collapse branches, rename nodes, and reorganize the structure to match how your course presents the material.
Export on Plus
Plus exports your mind map as a Word or PDF file, so you can print it, share it, or drop it into your own notes.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a file or paste your text. No credit card is needed to start on the free plan.
Review the branches
Check the main topics and sub-points the map pulls out, then edit anything that does not match your lecture.
Study or export
Explore the map in the browser on any plan, or export it to Word or PDF with Plus.
Start with one central topic, then let the main branches be the categories your course uses. Keep each sub-point short, such as a single term or phrase, so the map stays readable when you export it and review it later.
Explore related topics
Free Nursing Concept Map Template
Make a nursing concept map from your own notes or PDF. Free to start; exports on Plus.
Free Mind Map Template Alternative
Build an editable mind map from your own notes, with Word or PDF export on Plus.
Concept Map Template for Word
Build an editable concept map from your own notes, then move it into Microsoft Word.
Concept Map Template PDF from Your Notes
Generate an editable concept map from your own PDF or notes instead of a blank printable.
Concept Map Template for Word
Get an editable concept map from your own notes, not a blank Word template.
Free Mind Map Template From Your Notes
Skip the blank PDF and map your own notes or slides into an editable mind map.
Free Nursing Concept Map Template PDF
Turn your own nursing notes into an editable, explorable concept map with DeckOwl.
Concept Map Template PDF From Your Notes
Skip the blank template: generate an editable concept map from your own PDF or notes.
Frequently asked questions
How should I organize French greetings and phrases in a mind map?
Group them by situation, such as greetings, polite expressions, introductions, and goodbyes, then add formal and informal versions as sub-points. Keeping each sub-point to one phrase makes it easier to recall under pressure.
How many branches should a study mind map have?
Five to seven main branches is a practical range for most lectures or chapters. Too many branches usually means the topics need to be grouped under a broader heading.
Can I export my mind map to Word or PDF for free?
The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included. Word and PDF export are available on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without adding a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
Keep exploring the topic
Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.
Anatomy and Physiology Flashcards
Flashcards from your own anatomy notes, PDFs and slides, with spaced repetition.
Anki Flashcards From Your Own Notes
Turn PDFs, slides and notes into spaced repetition flashcards you can export to Anki.
How to make a good pub quiz
Round structure, question mix and fair answers for a pub quiz that keeps tables engaged.
English grammar quiz app from your notes
Turn grammar notes or slides into quizzes with explanations for every answer.