Make flashcards from your own notes with an AI flashcard maker
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or images and get flashcards with spaced repetition built in.
How the AI flashcard maker works
Copying notes line by line into cards eats up study time before any review even starts. DeckOwl works as an AI flashcard maker that reads your PDF, slides, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and drafts question-and-answer cards from them.
- Start with a chapter or lecture rather than a whole textbook for tighter cards.
- Write each card around one fact so answers stay short and testable.
- Review new cards the same day, then let spaced repetition set the gaps.
- Edit any card that is too vague before you start studying it.
Works from your files
Drop in PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled so the ones you miss come back sooner, which keeps review time focused.
Study anywhere
Review decks in the browser on the free plan. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo of a page.
Review the draft cards
Check the generated questions and answers and edit anything that needs tightening.
Study on a schedule
Let spaced repetition bring back weaker cards until they stick.
Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition, so harder items come back more often. The free plan includes 3 generations a month with browser study, while Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds unlimited generations and Anki or CSV export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for biology?
Aim for one card per fact or term from a single lecture or chapter, which usually lands somewhere between 20 and 60 cards. Smaller sets are easier to review daily.
How should I study flashcards to remember them long term?
Review a little every day rather than cramming, and say the answer aloud before flipping the card. Spaced repetition helps by bringing back the cards you struggle with first.
Can I use photos of textbook pages?
Yes. Images of pages are read with text recognition, though blurry or angled photos can produce weaker cards that need a quick edit.
Can I export my cards on the free plan?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser, while PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included with Plus.
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