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Turn video lesson notes into AI flashcards

DeckOwl reads PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages. For a video, bring its transcript or slides and get a deck with spaced repetition.

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Making flashcards from a video lesson

If you want an AI flashcard maker from video, one thing to know first: DeckOwl does not accept video files directly. You can still get there quickly, because most lectures come with slides, a transcript or your own notes, and those are what the tool reads.

  • Works from slides, PDFs, DOCX files, plain text and photos of notes.
  • Keeps the lesson's own terminology, which helps for exam wording.
  • Generates cards you can study right away without building them by hand.
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with no credit card needed to start.
Example skeletal system flashcards
How many bones are in the typical adult human skeleton?206 bones. Infants have more, because some bones fuse as the body grows.
What is the scientific name for the collarbone?Clavicle, which connects the arm to the trunk of the body.
Which bone structure encloses and protects the brain?The skull, also called the cranium, made of fused bones that form a protective case.
What type of joint is the knee?A hinge joint, which allows bending and straightening mainly in one plane.
What is the main function of red bone marrow?It produces blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
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Slides and PDFs

Upload PPTX, PDF or DOCX files from a lecture and get flashcards built from the material your instructor actually used.

Transcripts and notes

Paste a video transcript or your typed notes as plain text and generate cards from the exact wording of the lesson.

Spaced repetition

Cards are scheduled for review at increasing intervals, so you see weak terms again before you forget them.

How it works

Get the text from the video

Copy the transcript from the video platform or type out the key points as you watch.

Upload or paste it

Add the text file, slides or photos of your notes. PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text and images are all accepted.

Review with spaced repetition

Study the generated cards in the browser, and mark each one so the schedule adjusts to what you miss.

Upload the PPTX or PDF slides, or paste the transcript into a text file. DeckOwl turns that material into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition, so the cards match what the lesson covered rather than a generic summary.

Photos of printed or handwritten pages are read with text recognition, so notes taken during class work too. The free plan lets you study in the browser, and Plus adds exports to Anki and CSV.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for the skeletal system?

Start with 30 to 50 cards for one unit, covering bone names, joints and their functions. Add more as you reach new sections, and review a short deck daily rather than one long session.

What is the best way to memorize bone names?

Group bones by region, such as the skull, the spine and the limbs, and quiz yourself on one group at a time. Saying each name aloud while pointing to it on a diagram helps recall.

Can I make flashcards directly from a video?

Not directly, because DeckOwl accepts PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text and images. Paste the transcript or your lecture notes into a text file, or upload the slides the video uses.

Are exports included in the free plan?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study only. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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