Turn photos of your notes into flashcards with AI
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages. DeckOwl builds flashcards you review with spaced repetition, and you can start without a credit card.
How the image-based flashcard workflow works
Studying from a photographed page means typing out every term by hand, which is slow. An AI flashcard maker with images reads the text in your photos and turns it into cards you can review right away.
- Photograph flat, well-lit pages so text recognition reads every line.
- Combine a lecture slide deck and your typed notes in one set.
- Split long chapters into sections so each batch makes focused cards.
- Review missed cards daily and let spaced repetition space out the rest.
Photos of pages
Snap a picture of a textbook page or handout. Text recognition reads the printed words so the key terms become cards.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back on a schedule, so the ones you miss appear more often and the ones you know appear less.
Exports on Plus
Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan, which costs $39 a year or $7.99 a month.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.
Generate cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards in one pass.
Review on schedule
Study in the browser, and spaced repetition spaces out the cards you miss.
Photos work best when the page is flat, well lit and in focus. Check the generated cards against the source, since text recognition can misread small print or handwriting. Then trim any card that is too broad.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the human heart?
Start with one card for each chamber, valve and major vessel, then add a card for each function. Trim cards that test more than one fact, and add new ones only after the first review shows gaps.
What is the difference between the left and right ventricle?
The right ventricle pumps oxygen-poor blood to the lungs, while the left ventricle pumps oxygen-rich blood to the rest of the body. The left ventricle has a thicker wall because it generates more pressure.
Can I make flashcards from photos of diagrams?
Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so printed labels and captions can become flashcards. Diagrams themselves are not turned into picture cards, so type out any key labels that matter.
Can I export the flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export to Anki is a Plus feature, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
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