Turn your own notes into printable flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards built from that exact material, ready to print or study.
Why generate printable flashcards from your own material
Printing flashcards is only half the job when the cards do not match what your class covers. An AI printable flashcard maker starts from your own lecture slides, chapter PDFs or handwritten notes, so the printed set reflects your course rather than a generic template.
- Generate cards from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Starts from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled so you review the ones you are about to forget, instead of the whole deck every time.
PDF export on Plus
Plus lets you export your flashcards to PDF for printing, along with DOCX, Anki and CSV.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the PDF, slides, notes or image you already study from. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the questions and answers, then edit anything that needs fixing before you use the set.
Print or study
Export to PDF on Plus to print, or study in the browser with spaced repetition on any plan.
DeckOwl reads the text in your files and turns key terms, definitions and facts into question-and-answer cards. You can then study them in the browser with spaced repetition, or export them to PDF when you want paper copies for a study group or a commute.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for Spanish food vocabulary?
Start with the words your class covers in one unit, usually a few dozen terms, so you can review them in a few short sessions. Add more only after the first set feels comfortable.
What is the best way to study Spanish food vocabulary with flashcards?
Write or say the answer before you flip the card, and include the article with nouns, such as el pan or la manzana. Spaced repetition then brings back the words you miss more often.
Can I print the flashcards DeckOwl creates?
Yes, but PDF export is a Plus feature at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study the cards in your browser, with 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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