Turn lecture PDFs and notes into Anki-style flashcards on your Mac
Upload slides, PDFs, Word files, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start free, with no credit card needed.
Build your deck from the files you already have
Students who want an Anki flashcards app for Mac usually have lecture slides, textbook PDFs or class notes already saved in folders, and turning them into cards by hand takes longer than the studying itself. DeckOwl reads those files and produces the cards for you.
- Upload lecture slides, textbook PDFs or photos of handwritten pages.
- Edit generated cards so each one tests a single fact.
- Study in the browser on your Mac with spaced repetition on the Free plan.
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan.
Upload what you already have
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages are all read, so you do not retype anything.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at intervals matched to how well you recall them, so review time goes to the ones you still miss.
Export to Anki on Plus
The Plus plan adds Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export, so your deck can move into Anki on your Mac.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Edit, delete or add cards before you start studying.
Study in the browser or export
Study for free in your Mac browser, or export to Anki on the Plus plan.
Cell biology is a useful test case because it packs many terms, processes and structures into a few chapters. Good cards ask for one fact each, such as the function of an organelle or the stage of mitosis, rather than a full paragraph copied onto the front.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for cell biology?
One card per term, process or structure in each chapter usually works better than long lists of facts. Shorter, specific cards are easier to review consistently.
What is the best way to study cell biology flashcards?
Review cards in short sessions and rate each one honestly so spaced repetition can bring back the ones you miss sooner. Say the answer aloud before you flip the card to check yourself.
Can I use DeckOwl on a Mac?
Yes, you study in your browser on a Mac, and the Free plan includes 3 generations per month. Exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV are part of the Plus plan.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the Free plan without a credit card. Students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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