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Shared decks rarely match your course. Upload the material you are actually studying and get flashcards built from it, with spaced repetition scheduled for you.

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Why build your own deck instead of running an Anki deck search

Shared decks can be a quick start, but they are written for someone else's course, textbook edition and exam. Many people who run an Anki deck search end up spending more time deleting cards than learning them.

Cards match your lecture notes and assigned readings, not a generic outline.
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of pages in one place.
Spaced repetition schedules reviews so you spend time on weak cards.
Export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus when you want to study elsewhere.

Example introductory biology flashcards

What is the main function of mitochondria?They produce most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.

What does osmosis describe?The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration.

Which base pairs with adenine in DNA?Thymine, which forms two hydrogen bonds with adenine.

How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells.

What is an enzyme's active site?The region where a substrate binds and the reaction is catalyzed, shaped to fit specific substrates.

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Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Each deck reflects the exact content your class uses.

Spaced repetition included

Cards resurface at growing intervals so you review what you are about to forget. Study in the browser on the free plan.

Export when you need it

On Plus, export your flashcards to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX. Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for course platforms.

How it works

Upload your study material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.

Review the generated flashcards

Check the cards, edit any that are unclear, and remove the ones you do not need before you start studying.

Study or export to Anki

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on a paid plan and keep your schedule there.

A custom deck starts from the notes, slides or readings you already have. DeckOwl reads those files and produces flashcards with questions and answers that match your own material, so the review sessions reflect what your instructor actually covers.

Once the deck exists, spaced repetition handles the scheduling. The free plan lets you study in the browser, and Plus lets you take the deck into Anki.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make per topic?

Aim for one card per distinct fact, term or relationship, so each card tests a single idea. A typical lecture section might yield a manageable set of cards that you can review in 15 to 20 minutes a day.

How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?

Review daily in short sessions, and let the schedule decide which cards come back and when. Cards you miss will appear more often, which is where most of your study time should go.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is available on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per 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. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and does not require a credit card. Students with a school email get 40 percent off paid plans.

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