A flashcards app for Windows that builds cards from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Nothing to install, and no credit card is needed to start.
Anki-style flashcards on your Windows PC
Spaced repetition works best when the cards come from material you actually have to learn. DeckOwl is a browser-based Anki-style flashcards app for Windows that starts from your own PDFs, slides, notes or photos instead of a blank deck.
- Runs in Chrome, Edge or Firefox on Windows with no install
- Makes flashcards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and page photos
- Schedules reviews with spaced repetition
- Exports to Anki and CSV on Plus
Works in your browser on Windows
Open DeckOwl in Chrome, Edge or Firefox on your PC. There is no separate download to manage.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals your recall needs, so you spend time on what you are about to forget.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus adds Anki export along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards can move into the app you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl turns the material into question and answer cards you can edit before studying.
Study in the browser
Review on your Windows PC with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on Plus when you want the cards there.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no exports. Plus, at $99.90 a year or $9.99 a month, gives you unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Students can get 40% off with a school email.
Pro, at $14.99 a month, adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for teachers who load quizzes into a learning system.
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Frequently asked questions
Which Windows keyboard shortcuts should I memorize first?
Start with the ones you use every day, such as Win + D, Win + E and Win + L. Review them in short daily sessions so spaced repetition can space out the cards you miss.
How many flashcards should I study in one session?
Most people do well with 20 to 30 cards per session, which is enough to keep recall honest without tiring you out. Shorter sessions done every day usually beat one long cram.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki on Windows?
Yes, Anki export is included with the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.
Do I need to install anything to use DeckOwl on Windows?
No. You open DeckOwl in a browser, and you can start without a credit card.
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