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Summarize any PDF into an editable mind map

Upload a lecture PDF, textbook chapter, or set of notes and see the main ideas branch out as an editable map you can explore.

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How a PDF mind map summarizer works

Long readings are hard to skim, and a PDF mind map summarizer turns one into a visual outline you can actually scan.

Works with PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and images of pages
Central topic in the middle, sections as branches, details as leaves
Editable nodes so you can correct or reword any summary point
Explorable view to collapse sections and focus on one branch at a time

Example summary branches for reading a textbook chapter

Find the central ideaRead the introduction and conclusion · Identify the thesis or main claim · Write it in one sentence

Map the section structureList each heading in order · Note the purpose of each section · Group related sections under one branch

Pull out key termsBold defined vocabulary · Write each term with a short definition · Link terms that depend on each other

Keep evidence separate from claimsMark each claim with its source · Record one example per claim · Drop repeated examples

Check the summary against the textReread each branch against the source · Fix any claim that goes beyond the text · Test yourself on the top-level branches

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Reads your PDF

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition handles scanned pages too.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches how your course frames the material.

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand branches to move from the big picture down to supporting details.

How it works

Upload your file

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page. No credit card needed to start.

Generate the map

The summarizer pulls out the central topic, main sections, and key terms and arranges them as branches.

Edit and explore

Adjust any node, then click through the map to review each idea before you study.

Instead of a wall of summary text, the map shows the central idea in the middle and each section as a branch. Sub-points sit underneath, so you can see how a chapter's arguments connect before you read it closely.

The free plan includes 3 generations a month with study in the browser. Plus, at $39 a year or $7.99 a month, adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I summarize a long chapter before making a mind map?

Skim the headings and first sentence of each section, then write the main claim of each in your own words. Those claims become your branches, and the supporting evidence becomes the sub-points.

How many branches should a summary mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 4 to 7 main branches, one per major section or argument. If you have more, group related sections under a shared branch so the top level stays readable.

Does the free plan let me export my mind map?

Exports are a paid feature. The free plan lets you generate up to 3 times per month and study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports.

Can I use a scanned PDF or a photo of a page?

Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so scanned textbook pages can be turned into a map the same way as a typed file.

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