Turn your own notes into flashcards you can print as PDF
DeckOwl does not open .apkg files, but it builds a fresh flashcard deck from the material you already have, with spaced repetition for review.
Why build a new deck instead of converting an old package
If you need an Anki deck package to PDF for printing, the quickest route is usually to generate new cards from the source material you already have. A downloaded .apkg file carries its cards in a format DeckOwl cannot read, but your lecture PDF or class notes can be turned into a deck in a few minutes.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or image files as your source
- Edit generated cards before you print or export them
- Export a PDF or Anki file on the Plus plan
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Upload your own material
Add PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Cards with spaced repetition
Each flashcard is scheduled for review so you see weak cards more often and strong ones less often.
Export when you need paper
Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print a deck or import it into Anki.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in the PDF, slides, notes or images from your course.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl writes question and answer cards from the text, which you can edit before studying.
Export to PDF or Anki
On Plus, export the finished deck as a PDF to print or as an Anki file to study elsewhere.
A printed deck has no scheduler, so you have to decide yourself when to review each card. Keep the printed PDF for quick drills, and use the spaced repetition schedule in the app for the cards that need long-term memory.
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Frequently asked questions
What is inside an Anki .apkg file?
An .apkg is a zipped package that holds the deck's SQLite collection database along with any media files such as images and audio. Anki reads it directly, but it is not a printable document.
How should I study flashcards I plan to print?
Print one question per card and test yourself by saying the answer before you flip it over. Shuffle the stack and mark cards you missed so you can review them again the next day.
Can DeckOwl open an .apkg file?
No. DeckOwl accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and images, and it generates a new deck from them. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is a Plus feature.
Is PDF export included in the free plan?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month and no exports. Plus costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month and includes PDF export.
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