Get the memory benefits of Anki flashcards from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards scheduled with spaced repetition, ready to review in the browser or export to Anki.
Why spaced repetition makes Anki flashcards work
The main benefits of Anki flashcards come from spacing and self-testing. Reviewing a card just before you would forget it helps material stay in long-term memory better than cramming the night before.
- Reviews are scheduled around what you have not yet learned.
- Writing or saying answers from memory strengthens recall.
- Decks built from your own lecture slides match your course.
- Exports to Anki let you keep a deck you already use.
Spaced repetition
Cards return at growing intervals, so you review each term just before you would forget it.
Active recall
You answer from memory first, which builds stronger retrieval than rereading highlighted notes.
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get cards drawn from your own course content.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the content so you can review and edit them.
Study and export
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki with Plus.
Flashcards also show gaps. Each missed card tells you which concept needs more attention, so review time goes where it is most needed.
Drafting cards by hand can take longer than the studying itself. Generating a first set from your own lecture slides or notes lets you spend your time on recall and corrections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a medical terminology unit?
Start with the terms your instructor lists or the ones that appear most often in your notes. Add cards as you find gaps in recall.
Does spaced repetition work better than rereading for memorizing terms?
Spaced repetition schedules reviews just before you would forget, which tends to strengthen recall more than rereading the same notes. Quizzing yourself from memory is the core of the method.
Can I export DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but Anki export is a paid feature included with Plus, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card.
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