Turn any PDF or slide deck into free AI flashcards
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start on the free plan with no credit card.
How the free AI flashcard maker works
Students looking for a free AI flashcard maker usually have a pile of lecture slides, a textbook chapter and half-finished notes, and not enough time to write cards by hand. DeckOwl reads those files and turns the key terms and facts into flashcards.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, studying in the browser
- Input: PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or images
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
- Students get 40% off with a school email address
Reads your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at intervals that match how well you remember them, so review time goes to what you are about to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page from your own course.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from your content, so the deck matches what your class covered.
Study on a schedule
Review cards in the browser with spaced repetition and let the timing work for you.
Each card is scheduled with spaced repetition, so cards you answer well appear less often and cards you miss come back sooner. The free plan includes three generations a month and studying in the browser.
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan, so the free plan is best for trying the tool on a single chapter.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for cell biology?
Make one card for each term or fact you expect to recall on an exam, which often means 20 to 50 cards for a single chapter. Remove cards you already know well and add more for ideas you keep missing.
Is spaced repetition better than rereading my notes?
Spaced repetition shows each card again just before you are likely to forget it, which tends to work better for long-term recall than rereading. Testing yourself from the card front makes the practice more effective.
Does the free plan include exports?
No. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, while PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are part of Plus.
Is there a discount for students?
Yes, students get 40% off with a school email address. Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and you can start without a credit card.
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