Study a remote Anki deck built from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl turns it into flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
Why students pair remote study with an Anki deck
Students who split their time between a laptop and a phone often want their remote Anki decks to stay current without rebuilding cards by hand. The hard part is usually the first deck, since typing questions from lecture slides or a textbook chapter takes longer than the review itself.
- Generate flashcards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages
- Review with spaced repetition in the browser on the free plan
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text is read from images, so handwritten-free printed pages work well.
Spaced repetition scheduling
Cards come back at growing intervals based on how well you recalled them, so reviews focus on what you are about to forget.
Anki export on paid plans
Plus includes export to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards can join the decks you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, a document, notes or an image of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards, edit anything that looks off, and choose the subject or chapter you want to study.
Study in the browser or export
Review on the spaced repetition schedule in your browser, or export to Anki on Plus to keep working in your existing deck.
DeckOwl reads your own files and proposes flashcards with a front and a back, which you can trim before studying. Reviews follow spaced repetition, so cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know drop out of rotation.
If you already use Anki, the Plus plan exports your generated cards so they can sit alongside the rest of your collection. The free plan keeps studying in the browser, with 3 generations per month.
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Frequently asked questions
How does AnkiWeb sync help me study a deck on more than one device?
AnkiWeb is Anki's sync service, which keeps one collection up to date across desktop and mobile. Each device pulls the latest cards and review history, so progress on one device shows up on the others.
How often should I review flashcards when studying remotely?
Review a little every day rather than in long sessions, since spaced repetition spaces cards further apart as you recall them more easily. Short, regular sessions usually build retention better than cramming.
Can I export my DeckOwl flashcards 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 try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month, without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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