Turn your own notes into a printable PDF of flashcards
DeckOwl doesn't pull cards out of Anki. It builds new flashcards from your PDFs, slides, notes or photos, then exports them as a PDF for print.
From your own material to a printable PDF
People who want to turn an Anki deck into a PDF usually want something they can print and study away from the screen, such as a chapter review or a lab prep sheet.
- Start with your own lecture slides or textbook chapter instead of a generic deck.
- Keep each card to one fact so the printed version is quick to check.
- Print a short practice set for paper review, then use spaced repetition in the app for the rest.
- Check each front and back against your source before you print.
Flashcards from your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and get flashcards written from your own material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return on a schedule that targets the ones you are about to forget, so review time goes where it helps most.
PDF and Anki export on Plus
The Plus plan adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print a set or move cards into Anki.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a textbook page.
Generate and review
Get flashcards, quizzes and mind maps from the text, then edit any card that needs work.
Export to PDF or Anki
On Plus, download a PDF to print or export the deck to Anki for spaced review.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages with text recognition, then writes flashcards with spaced repetition. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study, while PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export come with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for acids and bases?
Most students start with 20 to 40 cards covering definitions, pH calculations and common examples like HCl and acetic acid. Add more as each unit grows, and keep one fact per card.
What is the best way to study acids and bases with flashcards?
Put the term on one side and a short definition or calculation on the other, then review the cards you miss most often. Include a few questions that ask you to predict products, since recall alone can hide gaps.
Can I export my flashcards to PDF for free?
No. The free plan includes 3 generations a month and study in the browser, while PDF export is part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Can DeckOwl import an existing Anki deck?
DeckOwl creates new flashcards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages rather than importing an Anki file. On Plus, you can export your DeckOwl cards to Anki.
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