Turn any PDF into AI flashcards you can study today
Upload a chapter, lecture deck or set of notes and get question-and-answer cards with spaced repetition scheduled for you.
Why generate flashcards from a PDF instead of writing them by hand
Typing a 60-page chapter into cards one at a time can eat an entire evening. With AI flashcards from PDF generation, DeckOwl reads the text and proposes question-and-answer pairs you can review and edit before studying.
- Cards match the wording of your own course material.
- A multi-page PDF can become a full deck from one upload.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you.
- Plus adds Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export.
Works with your own PDFs
Upload a PDF, slides, DOCX, notes or a photo of a page and get cards built from that exact material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at intervals timed to when you are likely to forget them, so review time goes to the right cards.
Edit before you study
Check every generated card, fix wording, and remove anything that does not match what your course covers.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Drop in a chapter, handout or lecture deck. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl proposes question-and-answer flashcards from the text in your file.
Study on a schedule
Review in the browser on the Free plan, or export to Anki, PDF or DOCX with Plus.
Cards made from your own file stay close to the wording and terms your instructor uses, which matters on exams. You can start with one reading and add more uploads as the course moves on.
Spaced repetition then decides when each card returns, so easy items appear less often and shaky ones come back sooner. The schedule does the bookkeeping while you focus on recall.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for Spanish present-tense verbs?
Most learners start with 20 to 30 cards covering regular -ar, -er and -ir verbs. Add irregular verbs like tener and ir once the regular patterns feel stable.
Should I memorize all six conjugations at once?
Study one person at a time, such as yo or nosotros, for several days before mixing them. Saying each form aloud helps more than reading it silently.
Can I export the generated flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export is included in Plus at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the Free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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