Turn your notes into AI flashcards in minutes
Upload lecture notes, slides or photos of a page. DeckOwl writes question-and-answer cards and schedules them with spaced repetition.
How an AI flashcard maker works with your notes
Lecture notes often hold the exact terms an exam will test, and an AI flashcard maker from notes turns them into question-and-answer cards in one pass.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images
- Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
Upload what you already have
Drop in PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at the intervals your recall needs, so review time goes to the ones you keep missing.
Exports when you need them
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser.
How it works
Add your notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page.
Review the cards
Check the generated questions and answers, and edit anything that needs fixing.
Study on a schedule
Rate each card and let spaced repetition bring the hard ones back sooner.
DeckOwl reads the text in your file, picks out terms, dates and causes, and writes each one as a front and a back. You can edit the cards before studying, so a recognition error or a rushed line in your notes does not get memorized.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one set of Cold War notes?
There is no fixed count. Aim for one card per distinct fact, such as a date, a treaty or a cause and its effect, and drop any card that repeats another.
What makes a good flashcard for studying history?
Ask one specific question per card, such as what the Marshall Plan funded, rather than a broad prompt. Keep the answer short enough to say aloud, and check that it names a date, cause or person.
Can I export generated flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, includes Anki and CSV export along with unlimited generations.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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