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Turn your notes into an editable mind map, free to start

Upload a PDF, slides, or notes and get an editable mind map in your browser. No software download, and you can start free without a credit card.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

Free · First set needs no signup · Creates mind maps in seconds

Why an editable map beats a generic download

Most people who want a free XMind map download are really after one editable map of their own course material, not a desktop installer. DeckOwl is a browser tool and does not provide XMind's app, but it turns your PDFs, slides, and notes into an editable, explorable mind map.

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page
Get an editable mind map you can rearrange and explore
Free plan: 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export for sharing and printing

Example study mind map branches

Central topicState the single topic in a few words · Place it at the center · Use a keyword, not a full sentence

Main branchesOne per major subtopic · Keep to five to seven · Order them by the lecture sequence

Sub-branchesSupporting facts and definitions · Short phrases instead of full sentences · Add an example or number where it helps recall

Color and iconsUse one color per group of related branches · Icons work as quick visual cues · Keep one color scheme per map

Reviewing a mind mapCover the branches and recall each one aloud · Check the map against your source notes · Redraw it from memory to find gaps

Generate the full set

Editable maps

Edit nodes, rearrange branches, and reshape the layout after the AI builds the first draft.

Works from your files

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or a photo of a page that gets read with text recognition.

Study in the browser

The Free plan works in the browser with 3 generations per month and nothing to install.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photo of a page from your course.

Review the map

Explore the branches and edit anything that does not match how your course is organized.

Study or export

Study free in the browser. PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV exports are included with Plus.

Mind maps help most when the branches follow how your material is organized: one main branch per major topic, with facts and examples hanging underneath. Start on the free plan to see how a map from your own lecture looks before you decide whether you need exports.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a free XMind download through DeckOwl?

No. DeckOwl is a browser-based tool and does not distribute XMind's desktop software. You can create a mind map from your own notes on the Free plan with nothing to install.

How many branches should a study mind map have?

Aim for five to seven main branches, one per major topic from your material. Put definitions, examples, and dates on sub-branches so each main branch stays readable.

How do I turn lecture slides into a mind map?

Upload the PPTX file or a PDF export of the slides, then review the branches the AI creates. Edit any topic that was split incorrectly and reorder branches to match the lecture sequence.

Can I export my mind map?

Exports are part of the paid plans. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser without exporting.

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Keep exploring the topic

Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.