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Turn your notes into AI-powered flashcards with spaced repetition

Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards and schedules each review so you see a card right before you are likely to forget it.

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How AI-powered flashcards with spaced repetition work

Most students already have the material: lecture slides, a textbook chapter or a page of handwritten notes. DeckOwl turns that into AI-powered flashcards with spaced repetition, so the cards come from your own sources instead of a generic deck.

  • Cards generated from your own PDFs, slides, notes and photos
  • Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on how well you recall each card
  • Edit any card before you start studying
  • Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Example spaced repetition flashcards for studying
What does spaced repetition schedule?The next review time for each card, so you see it again just before you are likely to forget it.
What happens to a card's interval after a correct answer?It grows, so the next review comes later.
What happens to a card's interval after a missed answer?It resets to a short gap, so the card returns soon.
Why does spacing usually beat cramming for long-term memory?Recalling information after gaps strengthens memory more than repeated review in one sitting.
What is the spacing effect?The finding that memory improves when study sessions are spread out over time rather than massed together.
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Spaced repetition built in

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further apart over time.

Works with your own material

Read PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes and photos of pages with text recognition.

Export when you need to

Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan studies in the browser.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards the AI wrote and edit anything that looks off.

Study on a schedule

Spaced repetition sets each card's next review based on how well you recalled it.

Spaced repetition handles the scheduling. Each card has a review interval that grows when you recall it correctly and resets to a short gap when you miss it, which keeps your effort on the facts you are about to forget.

The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to Anki or CSV for use in other apps.

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Frequently asked questions

How does spaced repetition decide when I see a card again?

Each card gets an interval that lengthens after a correct recall and resets to a short gap after a miss. Cards you keep forgetting appear more often until they stick.

How many flashcards should I make for one topic?

Start with the core terms, definitions and facts from one lecture or chapter. Add cards only when a topic keeps producing misses.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes three generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports are part of the paid plans.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Plus includes Anki and CSV export along with PDF and DOCX. Students with a school email get 40% off.

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