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Why build your own Anki deck

A Anki deck works best when it reflects the exact lectures, readings and slides you will be tested on. Shared decks are written for someone else's course, so terms and emphasis often don't line up with yours.

Generate cards from PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
Review and edit every card before you study it
Schedule reviews with spaced repetition
Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus

Example intro biology flashcards (cell structure)

MitochondriaSite of cellular respiration, where most ATP is produced in eukaryotic cells.

RibosomeStructure where proteins are assembled from amino acids, following the sequence in mRNA.

OsmosisMovement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration.

Golgi apparatusModifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport within or out of the cell.

DiffusionPassive movement of molecules from higher to lower concentration, requiring no cellular energy.

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Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so your cards match what you actually studied.

Spaced repetition

Cards are scheduled so you review them just before you would forget, which keeps your study time focused on the cards you find hard.

Export to Anki

On Plus you can export your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards work alongside the rest of your Anki library.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, set of notes or a photo of a page. You can start without a credit card.

Review the flashcards

DeckOwl drafts question and answer cards from your material. Edit, remove or add cards before you start studying.

Study or export

Study in the browser with spaced repetition on the free plan, or export your finished deck to Anki on Plus.

DeckOwl reads your own material and turns it into flashcards with spaced repetition. You review and correct the cards, so the deck reflects what your instructor actually covered.

Students with a school email get 40% off Plus, which includes unlimited generations and Anki export. The free plan includes 3 generations per month for studying in the browser.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should an intro biology deck have?

Aim for one card per key term or concept in your chapter, and split long lists into smaller decks. Focus on the terms your instructor emphasized, then add cards as new material comes up.

What is the best way to study cell structure with flashcards?

Write the function on the back of each organelle card, not just the name, and quiz yourself on both directions. Spaced repetition helps you keep the structures you miss in regular rotation.

Can I export my deck to Anki on the free plan?

No. Anki export is a Plus feature, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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