Turn your own notes into a Zanki-style Anki deck
Skip the search for a ready-made deck. Upload your own vocabulary lists, lecture slides, PDFs or photos of pages, and get flashcards with spaced repetition that follow the same card-by-card rhythm.
Why build your own Zanki-style deck
A Zanki-style Anki deck works best when it reflects the exact words, kanji and phrases in your own course or reading. A generic list rarely matches the chapter you are on, so the cards feel disconnected from what you need to recall.
- Cards come from your own lessons, not a generic list
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews automatically
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Plus exports the deck to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the pages so the cards reflect what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right intervals, so you spend time on the words you are about to forget instead of rereading the whole list.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports your cards to Anki, plus PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan studies in the browser with no exports.
How it works
Upload your source
Add the vocabulary list, textbook pages, slides or notes you want to study.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl creates question and answer cards from your material in one pass.
Study or export
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export the deck to Anki on Plus.
DeckOwl starts from your material. Upload a lesson, a vocabulary sheet or a photo of a textbook page, then review the generated cards and adjust anything that does not fit. Spaced repetition schedules each card so that daily sessions stay short and focused.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cards should a Japanese vocabulary deck have?
Start with one lesson or chapter, usually 20 to 40 cards. Smaller batches keep daily reviews manageable and make it easier to notice which words are not sticking.
How often should I review new vocabulary cards?
Review a little every day rather than cramming once a week. Spaced repetition sets the intervals, so short sessions of 10 to 20 minutes usually work better than long ones.
Can I export these cards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a Plus feature. Plus costs $7.99 per month or $39 per year, and the free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start without a credit card. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
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