Get flashcards as a CSV you can bring into Anki
Upload your lecture slides, PDFs, or notes and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Export them as CSV on the Plus plan.
Why people move flashcards into CSV
Moving an Anki deck to CSV is useful when you want a plain, portable copy of your flashcards that opens in any spreadsheet or study app. A CSV keeps each question and answer in its own row, so you can sort, search, or edit a large set quickly.
- Generate flashcards from PDFs, slides, notes, or images of pages
- Study with spaced repetition in the browser on the Free plan
- Export to CSV, Anki, PDF, or DOCX on Plus
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Cards from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or photos of pages, and get flashcards built from what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at intervals that match how well you remember them, so review time goes to the material you are still missing.
CSV export on Plus
Plus includes CSV, PDF, DOCX, and Anki export, so your flashcards can move into the tools you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file, or image of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the flashcards
Check the generated cards, edit any that need work, and study them in the browser with spaced repetition.
Export to CSV
On Plus, download your deck as a CSV file and import it wherever you keep your study materials.
DeckOwl builds the cards from your own material rather than a generic template. You upload lecture slides, PDFs, notes, or photos of a textbook page, and the tool produces question and answer pairs you can review before you study.
CSV export is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no exports.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for cell biology?
Aim for one idea per card, so a single chapter often produces a few dozen cards. Split long answers into two cards if you find yourself stumbling on part of them.
How do I study cell biology flashcards effectively?
Review cards in short daily sessions and rate each one honestly so spaced repetition can schedule the next review. Say the answer aloud before you flip the card.
Is CSV export free on DeckOwl?
No. CSV export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The Free plan allows studying in the browser but does not include exports.
What files can I upload to make flashcards?
You can upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or notes, and images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
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