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Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to export to Anki on the Plus plan.

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Why a browser tool can replace a desktop Anki setup

Most people who want a desktop app for an Anki deck have a folder of lecture PDFs and no time to type cards by hand. DeckOwl skips the install: you upload the files, the AI reads the text, and it drafts flashcards you can review. Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages as your source material.
Edit the generated cards before you study, so the deck matches your course.
Study in the browser with spaced repetition on any computer.
Export to Anki on the Plus plan when you want the deck in your own Anki app.

Example computer hardware flashcards for an Anki deck

What does the CPU do?It carries out program instructions by performing arithmetic, logic and control operations.

What is RAM?Volatile memory that holds the data and programs the CPU is actively using. Its contents are lost when power is off.

How do an HDD and an SSD differ?An HDD stores data on spinning magnetic platters, while an SSD uses flash memory with no moving parts, so it is usually faster and more shock resistant.

What does a GPU handle?Highly parallel work such as rendering graphics, which is why it also suits tasks like machine learning.

What is the motherboard?The main circuit board that connects the CPU, memory, storage and expansion cards.

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Works from your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back sooner, so your review time goes to the material you are most likely to forget.

Anki export on Plus

The Plus plan exports your flashcards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so you can keep studying wherever you already work.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a lecture PDF, slide deck, notes file or photo of a textbook page.

Generate your flashcards

The AI drafts question-and-answer cards from the text it reads, and you can edit them before studying.

Study or export

Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on the Plus plan.

Spaced repetition runs in the app, and the Plus plan ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) adds unlimited generations plus Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Pro ($14.99/month) adds a stronger AI model and bulk upload. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a computer hardware unit?

Most students do well with one card per key term or concept, so a unit with 40 important terms needs about 40 cards. Start with the terms your course stresses and add cards for the ones you keep missing.

How should I study computer hardware flashcards?

Say the answer out loud before you flip the card, then rate how hard it felt so spaced repetition can schedule it. Include cards that compare similar parts, such as HDD and SSD, because mixing them up is a common exam mistake.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, the Plus plan ($99.90/year or $9.99/month) includes Anki export along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan has 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, but it does not include exports.

Is DeckOwl a desktop app?

No, DeckOwl runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install on your computer. You can start free without a credit card and upgrade to Plus when you want to export your deck to Anki.

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