Turn your own notes into Anki flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes, or a photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl reads the text and writes flashcards you can study with spaced repetition.
Why make your own Anki flashcards
Ready-made decks rarely match what your professor covered, so DeckOwl builds Anki flashcards from the exact PDF, slides, or notes you already have.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes, and photos of pages
- Cards are written as question and answer pairs you can edit
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on how you answer
- Export to Anki is available on the Plus plan
Built from your material
Flashcards come from your own lecture slides, chapters, and notes, so they match what your course actually covers.
Spaced repetition included
Cards resurface at the right intervals, so you spend time on what you are about to forget instead of what you already know.
Export to Anki on Plus
Send your deck to Anki as a file on the Plus plan, or keep studying in the browser on the free plan.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl writes question and answer flashcards from the material. Edit any card before you study.
Study or export
Review with spaced repetition in the browser, or export to Anki on Plus to keep the same schedule there.
Writing cards by hand takes hours that are better spent practicing recall. Generating them from your material gives you a starting deck in minutes, and you can trim or rewrite any card that is off.
Spaced repetition does the scheduling work. Review the cards that are hardest for you, and let the intervals stretch out as you get them right.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one lecture?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, term, or relationship, which often means 15 to 30 cards for a dense lecture. Fewer, well-written cards usually beat a long list of vague ones.
Is flashcard review better than rereading my notes?
Active recall, where you pull the answer from memory, tends to improve retention more than rereading. Spaced repetition adds timing so you review each card just before you would forget it.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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