Make Anki-ready flashcards from your own notes with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, Word file, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl drafts flashcards from your material, schedules them with spaced repetition, and exports to Anki on Plus.
How AI makes Anki decks from your own material
Most people looking for a workflow with AI-made Anki decks want cards built from their own lecture slides or notes, not a generic deck they have to trim. Upload the file and DeckOwl drafts flashcards from it, which you can review and edit before studying.
- Cards drafted from your PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes or images
- Spaced repetition scheduling for studying in the browser
- Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export on the Plus plan
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month with no credit card needed
Reads your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Each card is scheduled so the ones you miss come back sooner, before you forget them.
Anki export on Plus
Plus exports your cards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, for $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the text it reads in your file, and you can edit them before studying.
Study or export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on Plus.
Spaced repetition schedules each card so the ones you miss come back sooner. Because the source is your own material, the cards match what your course actually covers.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the Roman Empire?
Aim for one card per fact you need to recall, such as a date, ruler or term. Chapter-length notes usually produce a useful set of a few dozen cards, which you can trim after review.
What makes a good flashcard for history?
Ask one specific question with one answer, such as who, when or why. Avoid cards with long lists on the back, because they are hard to grade honestly.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Anki export is included with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the Free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off.
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