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Turn your science notes into an editable mind map

A downloaded PW science mind map PDF shows someone else's outline. Build one from the notes your class actually covered.

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Why a custom map beats a generic PDF

A downloadable PW science mind map PDF can be handy for a quick overview, but a static file cannot match your teacher's chapter order or the examples you covered in class. DeckOwl takes a different route: upload your own material and it builds a mind map from that text. The result is editable, so you can rename branches, add sub-points, and reorganize the structure as your understanding grows.

  • Static PDF maps cannot reflect your teacher's chapter order
  • Editable branches let you merge topics your course treats together
  • Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition
  • Plus adds PDF export and unlimited generations
Example science mind map branches: cell biology and mechanics
Cell structureCell membrane · Cytoplasm · Nucleus · Organelles such as mitochondria
Newton's laws of motionFirst law: inertia · Second law: F = ma · Third law: action and reaction
Ohm's lawV = IR · Current through a conductor · Resistance · Series and parallel circuits
PhotosynthesisLight reactions · Calvin cycle · Chlorophyll · Products: glucose and oxygen
Chemical bondingIonic bonds · Covalent bonds · Metallic bonds · Electronegativity difference
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Built from your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, or a photo of a page, and the map follows your source.

Editable and explorable

Rename branches, add sub-points, and expand or collapse sections as you revise.

Flashcards and quizzes too

The same material can also produce flashcards with spaced repetition and quizzes with explanations.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of the page from class.

Generate the mind map

DeckOwl builds the main branches and sub-points from the text it reads.

Edit and explore

Reshape the map, then study it branch by branch. PDF export is part of Plus.

Exploring the map is where it helps most. Collapse the branches you already know, open the ones that feel shaky, and trace how a concept such as energy connects to work and power. Because the map comes from your own source, its branches reflect what your course emphasizes rather than a generic syllabus.

Free accounts get 3 generations per month and browser study. PDF export is part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also includes unlimited generations. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I make a science mind map from my own PW notes?

Upload the PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or text notes for that chapter, or a photo of the page, and generate the map. Then rename or add sub-points to the branches before you study.

How many main branches should a science mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 4 to 7 main branches, one for each major concept, with 2 to 4 sub-points under each. Too many top-level branches makes the map hard to scan during revision.

Can I export my mind map to PDF?

PDF export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month and includes unlimited generations. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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