Update your Anki deck with flashcards from new material
Upload the latest slides, notes or photos of a page and get fresh cards to merge into the deck you already study.
How to update an Anki deck when your course material changes
A clean Anki deck update starts with the source material, not a blank card list. Upload the revised slides or notes so the new flashcards match what your instructor actually covered this week.
- Upload only the sections that changed to avoid duplicate cards.
- Read each draft card once before importing it into Anki.
- Keep one fact per card so updates are easy to check.
- Export is a Plus feature; the free plan studies in the browser.
New cards from new material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. DeckOwl reads them and drafts flashcards from what changed.
Spaced repetition on every card
Updated cards join a spaced repetition schedule in the browser, so new material gets reviewed at the right intervals alongside older cards.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus includes Anki export, so you can bring the updated set into your existing Anki deck. Free plans study in the browser without exports.
How it works
Upload the updated material
Add the newest lecture slides, chapter PDF, or notes. Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.
Review the generated cards
Check the draft flashcards, edit wording, and remove anything that repeats a card you already have.
Export and study
On Plus, export the set to Anki and import it, or keep studying the deck in DeckOwl with spaced repetition.
Review each draft before you import it. Fix unclear wording, delete duplicates, and keep one card per fact so reviews stay short. Cards from the old version of a lecture are easy to replace once you know which ones changed.
Update in small batches, such as after each lecture or chapter, instead of rebuilding the whole deck before an exam. That keeps your review queue manageable and makes it obvious which material is still new to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How often should I update an Anki deck during a semester?
Update after each lecture or chapter so the deck tracks the course. Smaller, frequent updates are easier to review than one large rebuild before an exam.
Can I export an updated deck to Anki for free?
No. Anki export is included with the Plus plan, which is $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study generated flashcards in the browser.
How many new flashcards should I add in one update?
Add only the cards for material you have not studied yet. Keeping each update focused on one lecture or chapter helps you spot duplicates before importing.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl first?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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