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Turn your science notes into a mind map you can explore

Upload lecture notes, a textbook chapter, or slides and get a branching map of concepts, terms, and the links between them.

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Why science mind map notes help you remember

Science topics such as cell biology or electrical circuits are built from many linked terms, and science mind map notes make those links visible in one view. Seeing how a process connects to its causes and results is often easier to remember than a list of definitions.

  • Shows cause-and-effect chains that linear notes often bury
  • Keeps vocabulary grouped by the concept it belongs to
  • Gives you a quick overview to review the night before a test
  • Lets you edit the structure when your lecturer frames a topic differently
Example biology mind map branches
Cell structureNucleus · Mitochondria · Ribosomes · Cell membrane
PhotosynthesisLight-dependent reactions · Calvin cycle · Chloroplast structure
Plate tectonicsPlate boundaries · Convergent boundaries · Divergent boundaries · Transform boundaries
Newton's laws of motionFirst law (inertia) · Second law (F = ma) · Third law (action and reaction)
Ecosystem energy flowProducers · Primary consumers · Secondary consumers · Decomposers
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Editable branches

Rename, move, or add nodes 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 the whole chapter.

Built from your files

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and photos of pages read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, a slide deck, a Word file, or a photo of your handwritten page.

Get the first draft map

The AI pulls out the main topic, the major concepts, and the supporting terms.

Edit and explore

Reshape the branches, then click through them to review each idea before your exam.

A useful map starts with the central idea and works outward. Major concepts go on the first branches, and the facts that explain them go on smaller sub-branches. You can then redraw the map from memory to test what you actually recall.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I build a mind map from science notes?

Put the main topic in the center, then add each major concept as a first-level branch. Attach the terms, formulas, and examples for each concept to smaller branches beneath it.

How many branches should a science mind map have?

Most topics work well with four to seven main branches. If a map needs more than that, split the topic into two maps so each one stays readable.

Can I change the mind map after it is generated?

Yes. The map is editable, so you can rename nodes, move branches, and add your own notes to match your course.

Is it free to try?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are part of the paid plans.

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