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Turn your lecture notes into a virtual mind map

Drop in a PDF, slide deck, or photo of a page and get a mind map you can edit and explore branch by branch.

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How a virtual mind map helps you study

Students who search for a virtual mind map maker are usually staring at a dense chapter or a stack of slides and need to see how the ideas connect. A map shows the big concepts as branches and the supporting details as smaller nodes, which is easier to scan than a wall of notes.

  • Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages
  • Edit nodes and rearrange branches after generation
  • Expand and collapse sections to study one topic at a time
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
Example cell biology mind map branches (general science topic)
Cell membranePhospholipid bilayer · Selectively permeable · Embedded proteins for transport
MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration · Double membrane · Produces most of the cell's ATP
NucleusHolds DNA · Nuclear envelope with pores · Nucleolus where ribosomes are assembled
Endoplasmic reticulumRough ER has ribosomes for protein synthesis · Smooth ER makes lipids · Detoxifies some compounds
Passive transportDiffusion down a concentration gradient · Osmosis for water · Facilitated diffusion through channel proteins
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Works from your own material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images so nothing has to be retyped.

Editable branches

Rename, move, or remove nodes so the map reflects how your course organizes the topic, not just how the source text happened to read.

Explore at your own pace

Expand and collapse branches to focus on one section at a time, then turn key branches into flashcards or quiz questions when you are ready to test yourself.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a file or paste your notes. A single chapter or a full lecture deck both work.

Generate the map

The AI pulls out main ideas, subtopics, and key terms and arranges them as a branching map.

Edit and explore

Adjust the layout, rename nodes, and expand branches until the map matches what you need to remember.

The useful part is that the map stays editable. You can reorganize branches, merge duplicates, and add your own examples, so the result reflects your course rather than a generic summary. Expanding and collapsing sections lets you review one topic at a time.

Mind maps also pair well with recall practice. Once a branch is clear, you can turn its terms into flashcards or short quiz questions and check what you actually remember.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I build a good study mind map from a long chapter?

Start with the chapter's main headings as first-level branches, then add key terms and definitions under each. Keep labels to a few words so the map stays readable at a glance.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapters work well with 4 to 7 main branches, each with 2 to 4 sub-points. If you end up with one giant branch, the big ideas probably have not been separated yet.

Can I edit the mind map after it is generated?

Yes, you can rename, move, and remove nodes to fit how you think about the material. Exporting the map to other formats is a paid feature.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Unlimited generations and exports require Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.

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