Get a custom Anki flashcard template from your own notes
Skip the blank layout. Upload a lecture deck, textbook chapter or photo of your notes and get front-and-back flashcards built from your actual material.
Why generate a template from your own notes
Most people searching for an Anki flashcard template want a starting layout they can fill in, but a generic layout rarely matches what your course covers. DeckOwl reads your own material and builds the cards, so the structure follows your lecture slides or textbook chapter.
- Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages
- Front and back cards that follow your source wording
- Spaced repetition scheduling built in
- Anki export on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month
Cards from your material
Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages, so each card reflects what your course actually covers.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled for review at the intervals that help you remember them, without setting up a template by hand.
Export to Anki
On the Plus plan, send your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or photos of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the fronts and backs, then keep the ones you want and edit the rest.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
Once the deck is generated, you can review it with spaced repetition in the browser. Plus users can export the same deck to Anki, which keeps your scheduling and card format portable.
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Frequently asked questions
How many cards should a nervous system flashcard deck have?
Aim for one idea per card, so a single lecture on the nervous system often yields a few dozen cards. Smaller cards are easier to review consistently than long answers.
What belongs on the front of a good Anki card?
Use a specific question or a term that you need to recall, such as the function of a structure. Keep the back to the answer plus a short reason so you can check yourself quickly.
Can I export DeckOwl cards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.
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 required.
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