Turn your documents into AI flashcards you can study today
Upload a PDF, Word file, slide deck, or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes the flashcards and schedules reviews with spaced repetition.
How AI turns a document into flashcards
A lecture PDF from last week can become a deck of study cards quickly. DeckOwl reads the text, picks out terms, definitions, and key ideas, and writes them up as AI flashcards from documents that you can review in the browser.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages
- Spaced repetition schedules your reviews automatically
- Edit or delete any card before you study it
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF, or DOCX on the Plus plan
Works with your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals when you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes where it counts.
Study in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations a month and studying right in the browser, with no card needed to start.
How it works
Upload your document
Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, set of notes, or a photo of a page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit or delete any that miss the main point.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would be likely to forget it.
Good cards follow the document's own structure. Headings, bolded terms, and slide titles often mark the ideas worth memorizing, so check that the deck covers them before you start studying.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one chapter?
Most chapters work well with a few dozen cards covering key terms, definitions, and cause-and-effect relationships. Remove any card you can answer without thinking, and add cards for ideas you keep missing.
What makes a good flashcard for studying from a textbook?
Each card should test one idea, with a specific question on the front and a short answer on the back. Avoid copying whole paragraphs, since long answers are hard to recall under pressure.
Can I export AI flashcards to Anki or a CSV file?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser only.
Does DeckOwl work with photos of pages?
Yes. Images of pages are read with text recognition, so a photographed handout can become flashcards just like a PDF.
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