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Turn your notes into an XMind-style AI mind map

Upload a PDF, a Word file, slides, or typed notes and get a mind map you can rearrange, expand, and explore branch by branch.

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Why map your notes before you memorize them

If you are coming from XMind or another desktop mapper, a XMind-style AI mind map generator does the first draft for you. Instead of placing every node by hand, you start with a map that already reflects the headings and key terms in your source file.

Generate a first-draft map from a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or pasted notes
Edit topics and branches freely after generation
Collapse and expand sections to study one part at a time
Start on the free plan in the browser with no credit card

Example XMind mind map topics to study

Adding a sibling topicPress Enter with a topic selected · the new topic appears at the same level · Tab adds a child instead

Relationship linesConnect two distant topics · add a label to explain the link · use them to show cause and effect across branches

BoundariesDraw a shaded frame around related topics · group ideas visually · add a title to name the group

Summary topicsBracket a set of subtopics · add one label that sums them up · keeps large maps readable when branches grow

Common map structuresLogic chart · org chart · tree · fishbone · timeline

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Editable branches

Rename, move, or add topics after the map is generated so it matches how your course organizes the material.

Explorable structure

Collapse and expand branches to focus on one section at a time instead of scanning a crowded diagram.

Built from your files

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

How it works

Upload your material

Add a lecture PDF, a Word document, a slide deck, or paste your notes directly.

Review the generated map

Check the central topic and main branches, then edit any node that needs clearer wording.

Explore and study

Expand branches one at a time and quiz yourself on each section, or turn the same material into flashcards.

A good study map shows how ideas connect, not just a list of facts. Once the branches are in place, you can reorder them, add missing links, and expand sections as you review, which makes the map a working study tool rather than a one-time picture.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I add a sibling topic in XMind?

In XMind, select a topic and press Enter to create a sibling at the same level. Press Tab to add a child topic under the selected one.

How many main branches should a study mind map have?

Most chapter maps work well with about five to seven main branches. If a branch needs more than seven children, split it into two sub-branches so each stays readable.

What file types can DeckOwl read for a mind map?

You can upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and images of pages, which are read with text recognition. Upload one chapter at a time for the clearest branches.

Can I export my mind map?

The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports. Exporting files such as PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV is included in the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.