Turn your own reading into advanced vocabulary flashcards
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying in the browser.
Why a custom set beats a generic download
Ready-made PDFs of advanced vocabulary flashcards are easy to find, but they rarely include the words from your reading list, your course or your exam. DeckOwl works from your own material instead: upload the text and the AI builds cards from the terms it finds there.
- Generate cards from articles, novels, notes or a photo of a page
- Review with spaced repetition so hard words return more often
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus
- Start free with 3 generations a month and no credit card
Built from your own text
Upload a reading, article or word list and the AI pulls out the terms that appear in your material.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and words you know are spaced further apart so review time goes to what you forget.
Export when you need a PDF
Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print a set or move it into another app.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
The AI writes a front and back for each key term. Check the set and remove anything you do not need.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export a PDF or Anki deck on Plus.
Spaced repetition helps those words stick. Each card returns at an interval based on how well you recalled it, so hard words get more practice and easy ones step aside.
DeckOwl does not host a library of prebuilt downloads. PDF export is available on the Plus plan, and the free plan lets you study the same cards in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How many advanced vocabulary words should I study at once?
Most learners do better with a small batch of new words each day than a long list in one sitting. Generate cards from one reading at a time so each set stays manageable.
How do I remember advanced vocabulary words longer?
Write or say an example sentence for each word, then use spaced repetition so you review it just before you would forget it. Words you use in your own writing tend to stick best.
Can I download my flashcards as a PDF for free?
PDF export is part of the Plus plan at $39 a year or $7.99 a month. The free plan lets you study your flashcards in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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