Print an Anki deck made from your own study material
Skip the hunt for ready-made sheets. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, then print or export them.
Why build your own printed deck
Printing a ready-made deck rarely matches what your course actually covers. Instead, you can print an Anki deck built from your own lecture slides or textbook chapters.
- Cards follow your lecture slides and readings, not a generic list
- Export a PDF on Plus and print it for review away from the screen
- Export to Anki on Plus if you prefer digital review with spaced repetition
- Start on the Free plan with 3 generations per month and study in the browser
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. The flashcards match what your course actually covers.
Spaced repetition included
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so the deck you print is one you can also study online.
Export when you need it
Plus includes PDF export for printing and Anki export for syncing your deck to the Anki app.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate the flashcards
DeckOwl builds question and answer cards from the material in a few moments.
Print or export the deck
Export a PDF to print on paper, or send the deck to Anki on a Plus plan.
Writing cards by hand takes hours, and copied sets often miss the terms your instructor emphasizes. Generating from your own notes keeps the printed deck aligned with your exam scope, and you can regenerate it as the material changes.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I print for one cell biology unit?
Most units work well with 40 to 80 cards, grouped by topic so you can review one section at a time. Start with the key terms and processes your instructor highlighted, then add details as you go.
How often should I review printed flashcards?
Review new cards daily and mark the ones you miss so they return sooner. Shuffle the printed pages and quiz yourself out loud to make recall stronger.
Can I print my flashcards on the free plan?
The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports are not included. PDF export is available on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Can I export my deck to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is available on Plus, and Pro adds bulk upload and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export. No credit card is needed to start on the Free plan.
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