Turn your study material into a visual mind map with AI
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of your notes, and DeckOwl builds an editable mind map you can explore branch by branch.
How a visual mind map helps you remember
Mind maps work well for subjects where ideas connect, like cell biology or history timelines, and a visual mind map generator can produce a first draft in minutes from your own reading. Instead of copying a chapter into boxes by hand, you upload the file and get a map with the main ideas as branches.
- Seeing relationships between concepts at a glance
- Editing the map so it matches your lecture or textbook structure
- Expanding one branch at a time to avoid information overload
- Starting from your own PDFs or notes instead of a blank page
Starts from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of printed pages. Text recognition reads the photos so you do not have to retype anything.
Fully editable
Rename nodes, move branches, merge duplicates, and delete anything your course does not cover. The map ends up matching how your class organizes the topic.
Explorable structure
Expand and collapse branches to focus on one idea at a time. Sub-points stay attached to their parent so you can see how concepts connect.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, a slide deck, a Word document, or a photo of a page. You can also paste plain text.
Generate the map
DeckOwl pulls out the main ideas and arranges them as branches with supporting sub-points.
Edit and explore
Adjust the layout, fix anything that looks off, and expand branches to review each idea in order.
Because the map is editable, you can rename nodes, move branches, and delete what you do not need, so the result fits how your course organizes the material. Exploring it branch by branch also shows which ideas depend on each other before an exam.
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Frequently asked questions
How many branches should a mind map have for one lecture?
Most lecture topics work well with 5 to 8 main branches, each holding 3 to 5 sub-points. Keep every node to a short phrase so you can scan the map quickly.
How do I study from a mind map instead of just looking at it?
Cover one branch and try to recall its sub-points out loud before expanding it. Then redraw the whole map from memory and compare it with the original to find gaps.
Can I export my mind map?
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV is included in the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser.
Can I use photos of printed pages?
Yes, photos of printed pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload a picture instead of retyping the text. Clear, well-lit photos give the most accurate results.
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