Turn any PDF into an Anki deck with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts flashcards from your own material, and spaced repetition brings back the ones you are about to forget.
Why students want an Anki deck from their own PDF
Turning a textbook chapter into cards by hand can take longer than the reading itself, so many students look for an Anki deck from PDF built from the file they already have. DeckOwl reads the document and drafts flashcards from your own text, which you can edit before you study.
- Generate flashcards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and images of pages
- Review and edit every card before you start studying
- Use spaced repetition to schedule reviews automatically
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan
Built from your own PDF
Upload a lecture PDF, textbook chapter or slide deck and get flashcards based on the text in that file, not generic content.
Spaced repetition included
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes to what you need.
Export to Anki on Plus
The Plus plan exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The Free plan lets you study in the browser.
How it works
Upload your PDF
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Scanned pages are read with text recognition.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl drafts, edit any wording you want changed and remove cards you do not need.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the Free plan, or export to Anki on Plus to keep reviewing in the app you already use.
Once the cards exist, the spacing matters more than the first pass. Spaced repetition schedules each card based on how well you recalled it, so the deck gets smaller as you learn and stays focused on weak spots.
If your course uses slides or photographed handouts, the same process applies. Upload the images, check the generated cards for accuracy against your source, and then decide whether to study in the browser or export to Anki.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one PDF?
There is no fixed number, but a chapter usually yields enough cards to cover each key term, date and cause once. Start with the headings and most important definitions, then add cards for anything you miss in review.
How should I study Industrial Revolution flashcards?
Review new cards daily and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you forget, focusing on causes, inventions and dates. Say each answer aloud before you flip the card to check your recall.
Can I export the deck to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the Free plan without a credit card and get 3 generations per month. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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