Turn class notes and PDFs into flashcards you can take to Anki
Upload a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of your notes. DeckOwl generates flashcards with spaced repetition, and Plus lets you export them to Anki.
Making your own card deck from class material
Building a deck by hand from a lecture slide or textbook chapter takes longer than most students expect. This Anki flashcard maker app reads the file you already have and proposes question and answer cards, so your time goes into reviewing them instead of typing them out.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
- Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Upload almost anything
PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages are all accepted.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at expanding intervals so you review them just before you would forget them.
Export when you need to
Plus users can export to Anki, plus PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards work in other tools.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, or photo of your notes.
Generate your cards
The AI turns the content into flashcards, and you can also create quizzes and mind maps.
Study or export
Review in the browser, or export to Anki on the Plus plan.
Cards are only useful if you check them. Read each generated card, delete anything vague, and edit wording that does not match your course. Then study in short daily sessions so the spaced repetition schedule can do its job.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a fractions and decimals unit?
Start with the core rules, such as converting common fractions to decimals, and aim for one card per rule or worked example. Splitting a long chapter into several smaller decks makes daily review easier.
What is a good way to memorize decimal place values?
Write the place name on one side and a number like 0.047 on the other, then say the value aloud before flipping the card. Review the cards you miss more often than the ones you already know well.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Can DeckOwl read photos of my notes?
Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a clear, flat, well-lit photo gives the best results. You can also upload PDFs, slides, or plain text notes.
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