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Turn your notes and PDFs into flashcards with AI

Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides, handwritten notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the material and builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.

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Why students create flashcards with AI

Most students who need to create flashcards with AI start with a pile of lecture slides and a textbook chapter they have not yet memorized. Copying every term and date by hand takes hours, and it is easy to skip the parts that matter most.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get a deck from each one
Each card has a question on the front and an answer on the back for quick self-testing
Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you recall and what you miss
Free plan includes three generations per month, with exports available on paid plans

Example American Civil War flashcards

Which 1863 proclamation declared enslaved people in Confederate-held territory free?The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Abraham Lincoln and effective January 1, 1863, in areas still in rebellion.

What battle in July 1863 is often called the turning point of the war?Gettysburg, fought July 1 to 3, 1863, where Union forces stopped Lee's invasion of the North.

Who accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House?Ulysses S. Grant, on April 9, 1865, which led to the surrender of Confederate forces in the East.

What was the Anaconda Plan?A Union strategy proposed by Winfield Scott to blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River.

What did the Confederate Congress pass in April 1862 to draft men into service?The Conscription Act, one of the first national draft laws in American history.

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Built from your own material

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so your flashcards match what your course actually covers.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so you spend your study time on what you are most likely to forget.

Study in the browser

Review on a laptop or phone without installing anything. Paid plans add exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV when you want to study elsewhere.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, set of notes or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the generated cards

Read through the flashcards the AI created, edit any that need changes, and remove anything you do not want to study.

Study with spaced repetition

Work through each day's review queue. The schedule adjusts to how well you remember each card.

A generator built around your own files keeps the cards tied to what your instructor actually covered. You can start with the free plan, which includes three generations per month, and move to Plus when you want unlimited generations and exports.

Because the cards are only a starting point, review them before a test. Correct any wording that is off, add cards for weak spots, and let spaced repetition handle the rest of the schedule.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the American Civil War?

A good starting deck for one unit is usually 40 to 80 cards, covering key battles, leaders, legislation and turning points. Start with the terms and dates your instructor emphasized, then add cards for cause and effect.

What makes a good history flashcard?

Keep one fact per card and write the front as a specific question, such as who, what, when or why. Avoid long answers, because a short answer is easier to recall and to check.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes three generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no credit card needed to start.

Can I export my flashcards?

Exports are part of the paid plans. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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