Turn any web link into flashcards with AI
DeckOwl does not fetch web pages on its own. Copy the article text or save the page as a PDF, upload it, and get flashcards with spaced repetition in minutes.
Making flashcards from an article you found online
Most articles and course readings are written to be read once, not memorized. An AI flashcard generator can turn the key facts into question and answer cards, but it works from a file or text, so the page has to reach DeckOwl first.
- Save the page as a PDF or paste the text, since DeckOwl does not open URLs directly.
- Keep cards to a single fact, term, or claim so each one is easy to grade in review.
- Remove cards for details you will never need, and add cards for anything you could not recall.
- Study the same material in short sessions over several days rather than all at once.
Upload what you have
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text note, or a photo of a printed page. Pasted article text works too.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the hardest material.
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How it works
Get the article into a file
Copy the text into a plain text note, or use your browser's print option to save the page as a PDF.
Upload and generate
Drop the file into DeckOwl. The AI pulls out key terms, definitions and claims and writes them as cards.
Review and study
Edit any card that is unclear, then study in the browser. Spaced repetition schedules the cards you miss more often.
The simplest route is to copy the article text into a note or save the page as a PDF. Once uploaded, the generator reads the material and proposes cards you can edit before studying. Keep each card to one fact so that spaced repetition can schedule it well.
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Frequently asked questions
Can DeckOwl make flashcards directly from a website URL?
No. Paste the article text into a plain text note or save the page as a PDF, then upload that file. Photos of printed pages also work.
How should I pick which parts of an article to turn into cards?
Focus on key terms, definitions, dates, and claims the article supports with evidence. Skip background detail you would not need on an exam or in a discussion.
Can I export the cards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) you can export to Anki, CSV, PDF, and DOCX. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser and no exports.
Is there a free plan, and do students get a discount?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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