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Upload a PDF, slides, a document or a photo of a page and get a deck you can edit and study with spaced repetition built in.

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How AI-generated flashcards work

Writing flashcards by hand from a long chapter eats up study time before you have memorized anything. AI-generated flashcards solve that by reading your own material and drafting question-and-answer cards you can edit before studying.

  • Cards are drafted from your own source material, not a shared deck.
  • Each card can be edited, split or deleted before you study.
  • Free plan: 3 generations per month, with studying in the browser.
  • Plus and Pro add exports, including Anki and CSV.
Example cell biology flashcards from a study guide
Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?It modifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport.
What is osmosis?Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane toward the side with higher solute concentration.
How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells; meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells.
Which molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?Transfer RNA (tRNA), matched to codons by its anticodon.
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Upload anything

Send PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition

Cards you know are shown less often, and the ones you miss come back sooner.

Quizzes and mind maps

Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes, or a mind map.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.

Review the generated cards

Edit, delete or add cards before you start studying.

Study with spaced repetition

Review daily and let the schedule focus on the cards you keep missing.

If you are used to a Quizlet-style set, the difference is the source: the cards come from your lecture slides, textbook pages or notes rather than a deck someone else built. That keeps the wording and emphasis closer to what your instructor will test.

Spaced repetition then decides what to review and when, so your time goes to the facts you are still shaky on.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology chapter?

Aim for one card per distinct fact, term or process rather than a fixed number, so a dense chapter may need several dozen cards. Start with the headings and key terms, then add cards for anything you keep missing.

What is the best way to study flashcards so they stick?

Review them with spaced repetition, so cards you know come back less often and shaky ones come back sooner. Say each answer aloud before you flip the card.

Can I export AI-generated flashcards to Anki or a CSV file?

Yes, but exports to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX are part of the paid Plus plan, which is $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Does DeckOwl work with photos of my notes?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, along with PDF, DOCX, PPTX and plain text files.

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