Turn your own notes into Anki cards with AI
DeckOwl runs in your browser. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to export to Anki on Plus.
Anki cards made from your own study material
If you want Anki cards but would rather not hunt through app listings, DeckOwl builds them from the material you already have, and it works in any modern browser.
- Works from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV on Plus
- Free to start with 3 generations a month and no credit card
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and the cards come from what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at growing intervals, so you review what you are about to forget instead of everything at once.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports your cards for Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so you can keep studying in Anki.
How it works
Upload
Add a PDF, slides, DOCX file, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate
DeckOwl reads the text and writes flashcards with spaced repetition built in.
Study or export
Review in the browser on the Free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
The Free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study with no credit card needed. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month and adds unlimited generations plus Anki export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
Anki's spacing works well, but writing good cards takes time. Paste in a chapter, check the cards it makes, and spend your effort studying instead of typing.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there an Anki cards app in the App Store?
DeckOwl works in your browser. Plus adds Anki export, so your generated cards can move into Anki for review.
How many flashcards should I make for an intro biology unit?
Aim for one card per term or idea you need to recall, and split long chapters into smaller decks. Fewer, clearer cards are easier to keep up with than a long list of vague ones.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Review the cards that are due each day rather than cramming a whole deck before a test. Spaced repetition works best when you keep a steady daily habit.
Can I export my cards for free?
No. The Free plan lets you study in the browser, while exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV require Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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