Turn your class notes into flashcards with an AI study helper
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the material and builds flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
How an AI study helper for flashcards fits into your routine
Most students already have the raw material for good flashcards: lecture slides, a chapter PDF, and messy notes from class. The hard part is turning that material into clear question and answer pairs without spending an evening on it. An AI study helper for flashcards reads the source you give it and drafts cards you can check, edit and study.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images of pages
- Cards are drafted from your own material, so they match your course
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you forget
- Free plan includes 3 generations a month with browser study
Works with your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further out, so review time goes toward what you are likely to forget.
Study in the browser
Start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and study right away. No credit card is needed to begin.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a file, paste your notes, or take a photo of a textbook page or whiteboard.
Generate and check the cards
The AI drafts flashcards from the content. Edit or delete any card that does not match what your instructor covered.
Review on a schedule
Study each day in short sessions. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you are least sure of.
The value comes from review timing. Flashcards work best when you see each one again just before you would forget it, and spaced repetition handles that schedule for you. You spend your time answering the cards you are unsure of instead of rereading pages you already know.
Start small. Generate one chapter, study it for a week, and notice which cards you keep missing. Those are often the concepts worth rewriting or adding to a second set.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one chapter?
Aim for one card per distinct idea, term, or cause-and-effect relationship rather than one per page. Most chapters produce a useful set when you keep each card to a single fact you can answer in a few seconds.
How often should I review flashcards?
Review daily in short sessions, even if only for ten or fifteen minutes. Spaced repetition adjusts the gaps between reviews, so cards you miss return sooner and cards you know appear less often.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are paid features on the Plus plan.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Students with a school email get 40% off the Plus plan.
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