Turn your notes into a mind map you can use in Word
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, or notes and builds an editable, explorable mind map. Export to DOCX on Plus when it is ready for a Word document.
From notes to a Word-ready mind map
Students often need a Word mind map for an essay outline or study guide, but drawing one by hand from slides takes time that should go to actual review. DeckOwl reads your uploaded material and sorts the main ideas into branches you can edit.
- Branches pulled from your own PDF, notes, or slides
- Editable nodes so the map matches your course
- Explorable in the browser, including on the free plan
- DOCX export with Plus for Word documents
Built from your own material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page, and the main ideas become branches.
Editable branches
Rename, move, merge, or add nodes so the map matches your lecture and your course.
Word export on Plus
Plus exports your mind map to DOCX and PDF, so it fits into essays, outlines, and handouts.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the mind map
DeckOwl sorts the key ideas into a branching map with sub-points under each one.
Edit, explore, and export
Adjust branches in the browser, then export to DOCX with a Plus plan.
Because the map is editable, you can cut weak branches, merge repeated ideas, and add your own examples before you export. DOCX and PDF export are included with Plus, so the finished map can go straight into a Word document.
On the free plan you can still build and explore maps in the browser, with three generations per month.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I organize a mind map for Newton's laws of motion?
Start with the three laws as main branches, then add the key definition, equation, and one example under each. Keep each branch to a short phrase so the map stays easy to scan.
What should a physics mind map include?
Core definitions, formulas with their units, and worked examples that show each idea in use. Short labels on the connecting lines help you see how concepts like force and acceleration relate.
Can I edit the mind map after DeckOwl generates it?
Yes, the mind map is editable and you can explore its branches in the browser. Exporting to DOCX is a Plus feature, and a school email gets you 40% off.
Do I need a paid plan to put a mind map into Word?
Yes, DOCX export is included with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. You can start without a credit card and decide later.
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