Turn your PDFs and notes into an editable XMind-style mind map
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page and get a mind map you can edit, reorganize and explore branch by branch.
Why an editable map beats a static picture
Many students who search for an XMind mind map generator want a map they can change, not a fixed image. DeckOwl starts from your own material, so the map reflects your lecture slides or textbook chapter rather than generic topics.
- Main branches taken from your headings and key terms
- Subtopics grouped under the ideas they support
- Editable nodes for adding, merging or deleting ideas
- Mind maps you can study from directly in the browser
Editable mind maps
Branches, topics and links stay open to changes, so you can rearrange the map after it is generated.
Explore branch by branch
Expand and collapse sections to focus on one part of the material at a time.
Works with your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page, which is read with text recognition.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate the map
DeckOwl builds a mind map of the main ideas and their subtopics.
Edit and explore
Rearrange branches, then expand each one as you review.
Once the map exists, you can reorganize branches, move subtopics under different parents, and expand only the sections you are reviewing. That structure is what makes a mind map useful for studying, because it shows how ideas connect before you memorize the details.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I structure a mind map so it is easy to review?
Use one central topic, then keep to about five to seven main branches with short subtopic labels. Short phrases are easier to recall than full sentences.
What should go in the central topic of a study mind map?
Name the unit or question the map answers, such as a chapter title or a main research question. Every other branch should connect back to that single idea.
Is the free plan enough to try this?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports require Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Can I edit a generated mind map?
Yes. Branches and topics stay editable after generation, so you can correct or reorder anything the AI produced.
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