Turn your own notes into an Anki deck with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes flashcards you can study in the browser or export to Anki.
Why build an Anki deck from your own material
Most people who want an Anki deck are short on time or trying to turn lecture slides into cards they can review. DeckOwl is a web tool rather than an Anki add-on, but it creates an Anki-ready set from the files you already have.
- Cards are written from your own lecture notes, textbook chapters or slides
- Each card tests one idea so review stays quick and specific
- Edit or delete any card before you study or export it
- Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on the Plus plan
Starts from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Flashcards with spaced repetition
Each card has a question or term on the front and the answer on the back, with reviews scheduled over time.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan stays in the browser with no exports.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo of a page from your own course.
Review the flashcards
Check the cards the AI wrote, edit anything that is off, and study them in the browser.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export the set to Anki and keep reviewing on the schedule you already use.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and the AI writes flashcards with a clear question on the front and the answer on the back. Quizzes and mind maps are available too, so you can check what you remember in more than one way.
Spaced repetition and exports are part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, with unlimited generations. Students get 40% off with a school email, and you can start without a credit card.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cards should one deck hold for a single topic?
There is no fixed number. Split your material by lecture or chapter so each deck stays small enough to review in one sitting.
How do I write good flashcards from lecture slides?
Put one fact on each card, phrase the front as a clear question, and avoid copying whole slide bullets onto the back. Short answers are easier to recall.
Do I have to pay to move my cards into Anki?
Yes. Anki export is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.
Is DeckOwl an Anki add-on?
No. DeckOwl is a separate web tool that creates flashcards from your files and exports them to Anki on the Plus plan, so you can keep using the Anki app you already have.
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