Make Anki-ready flashcards from your notes, no download needed
DeckOwl runs in your browser. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and get flashcards with spaced repetition built in.
Why a browser-based Anki flashcard app can save setup time
Anyone who has used Anki knows the hard part is writing clear cards, not installing software. If you want an Anki flashcard app that builds those cards from your own material, DeckOwl runs in the browser, so there is nothing to download to start.
- Works in any modern browser, so no installer is needed to start
- Generates flashcards from PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
- Uses spaced repetition to schedule reviews
- Exports to Anki and other formats on the Plus plan
Nothing to install
Study in the browser on any computer or tablet. The free plan includes browser study with no download required.
Cards from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports flashcards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. Unlimited generations come with Plus too.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a lecture PDF, slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the AI-drafted flashcards, edit anything that needs fixing, and keep the ones that matter.
Study with spaced repetition
Review in the browser on the spacing schedule, or export to Anki on Plus to keep studying there.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no exports. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and export to Anki, and students get 40% off with a school email. No credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need to download anything to use DeckOwl?
No. The free plan runs in your browser, and you can start without a credit card. Exporting to Anki requires the Plus plan.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes browser study but no exports.
How many flashcards should I make per lecture?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, term or relationship, which usually means a few dozen for a dense lecture. Cut any card that tests something you can't yet explain.
Should I study flashcards in long sessions or short ones?
Short, frequent sessions work better than one long cram, because spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would forget it. Fifteen to twenty minutes a day is a practical starting point.
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