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Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts flashcards you can edit, then schedules them with spaced repetition so you review what you are about to forget.

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Why build your deck from your own material

Anki users often spend more time typing cards than learning from them, and an Anki deck builder that starts from your own material changes that. DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and drafts flashcards you can edit before studying.

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images
Drafts cards you can edit before you study
Schedules reviews with spaced repetition
Exports to Anki on the Plus plan

Example nervous system flashcards

What is the functional unit of the nervous system?The neuron, which receives, processes and transmits electrical and chemical signals.

Which division of the nervous system controls voluntary movement of skeletal muscle?The somatic nervous system, whose motor neurons carry signals from the CNS to skeletal muscle.

What is the resting membrane potential of a typical neuron?About -70 mV, maintained mainly by sodium-potassium pumps and selective ion channels.

What neurotransmitter is released at the neuromuscular junction?Acetylcholine, which binds nicotinic receptors on the muscle fiber.

What does the myelin sheath do?It insulates axons and speeds signal conduction by saltatory conduction between the nodes of Ranvier.

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Upload what you already have

Send PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or images of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back sooner, and easy ones spread out over longer gaps.

Export to Anki

The Plus plan exports your finished deck to Anki, along with CSV, PDF and DOCX.

How it works

Add your material

Upload a file or paste your notes. Start free with no credit card.

Check the draft cards

Edit, delete or add cards so the deck matches what your course tests.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the Free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.

Each card is scheduled with spaced repetition, so terms you miss come back sooner while the ones you know spread out. Keeping cards short, with one fact each, makes the review faster and easier to recall.

Free includes 3 generations per month with browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and export to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX for $39 a year or $7.99 a month, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a nervous system unit?

Start with one card per key term, structure and process, then add cards for anything you miss on review. Short cards that test a single fact are easier to recall than long ones.

What is the best way to study nervous system pathways with flashcards?

Study the pathway in order, such as a reflex arc from receptor to effector, and quiz yourself on each step before checking the full chain. Spaced repetition helps the sequence stick.

Can I export my cards to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is available on the Plus plan, along with CSV, PDF and DOCX export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.

Does DeckOwl work with photos of textbook pages?

Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can turn a picture of your nervous system notes into flashcards. You can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX and plain text files.

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