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Get a science mind map from any PDF or notes

Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides, or a photo of handwritten notes and get an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.

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How a science mind map helps you study

Science topics branch out quickly: a cell unit links organelles, transport, and energy, and a science mind map shows those connections in one view instead of across ten pages of notes.

  • Turns lecture slides and textbook PDFs into a map with a clear central topic
  • Lets you edit, rename, and rearrange branches as your understanding changes
  • Lets you explore each branch to move from broad ideas down to specific details
  • Works from typed notes or photos of pages, so you are not retyping anything
Example science mind map branches
Cell biologyNucleus · Mitochondria · Cell membrane
PhotosynthesisLight reactions · Calvin cycle · Chlorophyll · Glucose output
Water cycleEvaporation · Condensation · Precipitation · Collection
Newton's laws of motionFirst law: inertia · Second law: F = ma · Third law: action and reaction
Atomic structureProtons · Neutrons · Electrons · Energy levels
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Starts from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page, and the map is built from what you actually studied.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or delete nodes so the map matches how your teacher or textbook organizes the topic.

Explore at your own pace

Open and collapse branches to move from the big idea down to the terms, processes, and examples underneath.

How it works

Upload your science notes

Add a chapter PDF, slides, or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images as well as documents.

Review the generated map

Check the central topic and main branches, then edit anything that is missing or in the wrong place.

Explore and study the branches

Click through each branch to test yourself on the links between concepts before your exam.

A good map starts with the chapter title in the center, then adds the main subtopics as first-level branches. Under each one, list the key terms, processes, and one example, so you can see where a concept fits before you memorize it.

Because the map is editable, you can reshape it as your course moves on. Add a branch when a new unit starts, or merge two branches that turn out to cover the same idea.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I build a good science mind map for a chapter?

Put the chapter title in the center and add the main subtopics as first-level branches. Under each branch, add key terms, processes, and one example so the connections are easy to review.

Which science topics work best as mind maps?

Topics with many linked parts work well, such as cell biology, the water cycle, food webs, and atomic structure. Mind maps are less useful for topics that depend on a strict sequence of steps.

Can I export my science mind map?

Export is a paid feature. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, includes PDF and DOCX export, and the free plan lets you study and explore maps 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. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.