Try an alternative to Anki flashcards that writes the cards for you
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition, so you spend your time studying instead of typing cards.
Why students look for an Anki flashcards alternative
Many students like the idea of spaced repetition but do not want to spend their evenings typing every card by hand. An Anki flashcards alternative keeps the review schedule and removes most of the manual work, starting from the PDFs and slides you already have.
- Generate flashcards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and images of pages
- Study with spaced repetition scheduling in the browser
- Create quizzes with explanations and mind maps from the same material
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan
Cards from your own material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page. The text is read and turned into flashcards that follow your course material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at increasing intervals, so you review what you are about to forget. You do not need to set up a deck or schedule yourself.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Create multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or a mind map of the same material when you want the big picture.
How it works
Upload your material
Add lecture slides, a textbook chapter or your own notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Read through the flashcards, edit any that are unclear, and keep the ones that match what your instructor covers.
Study on a spaced schedule
Study in the browser on the free plan. On Plus, export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV when you want to study elsewhere.
DeckOwl creates cards from your own material, so the deck matches your course rather than a generic list. You can check each card, remove the ones that repeat or miss the point, and then study on a schedule that brings back the hard ones more often.
If you already use Anki, you can still move your cards over. Export to Anki is part of the Plus plan, so your generated decks can join the rest of your study routine.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make good flashcards for Greek mythology?
Start with the main gods, heroes and monsters, then write one card for each key fact, such as who a figure is and what they did. Cards that ask for a single clear answer are easier to review than long summaries.
Does spaced repetition help with remembering myths?
Yes. Reviewing each card at increasing intervals helps you recall names, relationships and the order of events, which is where myth study usually gets difficult.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included in 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.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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