Open a mind map online and explore it from your own notes
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or photo of your notes and get an editable mind map you can browse branch by branch in the browser.
Why an online mind map helps you study
Many students need to open a mind map online quickly, often on a shared or school laptop where installing new software is not an option. DeckOwl builds the map from your own notes, so the branches reflect your course rather than a generic template.
- Works in any modern browser with no install
- Built from PDFs, Word and PowerPoint files, or photos of notes
- Editable nodes so the map matches your course
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Opens in your browser
No download or install needed. Your mind map lives in the browser, so you can open it from most laptops and desktops.
Editable branches
Rename, move, or add nodes after generation so the map matches how your course organizes the material.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse branches to focus on one topic at a time instead of scanning a wall of text.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl reads the content and builds a mind map with main branches and sub-points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the nodes, then click through each branch to review the topic.
Mind maps work best when you can see the whole topic and then zoom into one branch. Because the map is editable, you can reorganize it as you learn, moving weak areas to the front and trimming details you already know.
The free plan lets you study generated material in the browser with 3 generations per month. Exports such as PDF and DOCX are part of the paid plans.
Explore related topics
Open source AI mind maps from notes
Hosted AI mind maps from PDFs and notes, with a note on open source options.
Free Mind Map for Open Source Topics
Turn open source notes or PDFs into an editable mind map. Free to start.
Open-source mind map app alternative
AI mind maps from your PDFs and notes, with a note that DeckOwl is not open source.
Open source mind map software guide
Open source mind map software compared with a hosted AI mind map generator.
Mind Map Web App for Study Notes
Turn PDFs and notes on web and open source topics into an editable, explorable mind map.
Open source mind map maker alternative
AI mind maps from your PDFs and notes, plus how open source mind map tools compare.
AhaSlides AI Mind Map Generator
Upload notes or PDFs and get an editable AI mind map for AhaSlides study topics.
AI-Based Mind Map Generator
Turn PDFs or notes into an editable, explorable AI mind map.
Frequently asked questions
How do I study from a mind map effectively?
Cover the sub-points and recall them out loud from each main branch. Then check each branch against your notes and fill in any gaps.
How many branches should a good mind map have?
Most topics work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. Fewer branches can hide detail, while more can be hard to scan.
Can I export my mind map?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and the free plan is limited to studying in the browser.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.
Keep exploring the topic
Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.
Multiplication Drill Flashcards
Make custom multiplication drill flashcards from your own sheets, with spaced repetition.
3rd Grade Math Flashcards From Your Notes
Make custom 3rd grade math flashcards from your own worksheets, with spaced repetition.
Jet stream geography quiz from your notes
Turn your jet stream notes into a geography quiz with explanations.
Quiz generator from your notes
Upload notes or slides and get quizzes with explanations, free to start.