Turn your own notes into an Anki desktop deck
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or images and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Export to Anki on Plus, or study in your browser on the free plan.
From your material to a desktop deck
Anki desktop deck files work best when the cards come from your own course material, so each front asks about something you actually need to recall. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, then drafts flashcards you can review and edit before you do anything else.
- Upload PDFs, slides, notes or images and get flashcards in one pass
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you get wrong
- Export to Anki on Plus for desktop study with your existing setup
- Start free with no credit card and study in the browser
Built from your material
Drop in a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page and get cards based on what your course actually covers.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled so you review what you are about to forget, instead of rereading the whole deck every session.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export your flashcards to Anki and keep studying in the desktop app you already use.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a document, text or a photo of your handwritten or printed pages.
Review the flashcards
Check the generated fronts and backs, then edit or remove any card that does not match your course.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki from Plus for desktop study.
Anki export is included in Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month and removes the generation limit. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and browser-based study, so you can test the full flow on your own notes before deciding whether you need desktop export.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I pick what goes on a computer hardware flashcard?
Focus on one function per card, such as what a component does or how it connects to the rest of the machine. Short, specific fronts are easier to recall than cards that ask for several things at once.
What are the main parts of a desktop computer to study first?
Start with the CPU, RAM, storage, motherboard, graphics card and power supply, since these appear in most introductory courses. Learn what each part does before memorizing specs or brand names.
Can I export to Anki from the free plan?
No. The free plan lets you generate 3 times a month and study in the browser, while exporting to Anki requires Plus.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you want exports and unlimited generations.
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