Get a revision mind map template made from your own notes
Skip the generic download. Upload your notes, slides or PDF and get an editable mind map with the branches already drawn.
Why a custom map beats a generic template
Most ready-made revision mind map template downloads are generic, so their branches rarely match the topics on your exam. DeckOwl takes your own lecture slides, notes or PDF and builds an editable map with the branches already drawn.
- Branches come from your actual course material, not a generic outline
- Every node can be renamed, moved or collapsed as you learn
- Redrawing from memory reveals which sub-points you have not learned yet
- Pair the map with flashcards or a quiz for the details it leaves out
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages. The map follows the topics in your own course material.
Editable and explorable
Expand or collapse branches, rename nodes and reorganize the layout so the map matches how you think about the subject.
Study from the map
Turn a branch into flashcards or a quiz when you want to test the details, then return to the map to see how topics connect.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, document, slide deck or notes file. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the map
DeckOwl sorts the material into a main topic and branches of sub-points that you can edit.
Revise branch by branch
Explore each branch, fix anything that is missing, then redraw the map from memory to find your gaps.
Work through it in three passes: check every branch against your notes, add missing sub-points, then close the map and redraw it from memory. The gaps you notice on the redraw show exactly what to review next.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a revision mind map have?
Most revision maps work well with 5 to 8 main branches, each holding 3 to 5 short sub-points. Fewer branches keep the map readable when you review it quickly.
Is a mind map better than flashcards for revision?
They do different jobs: a mind map shows how topics connect, while flashcards drill individual facts. Many students plan a topic with a map and then memorize the details with flashcards.
Is there a free option?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports. No credit card is needed to start, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Can I export my revision material?
Exports such as PDF and DOCX are included with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Pro adds stronger AI, bulk upload and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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