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Turn your own notes into Anki-ready flashcards with AI

Upload a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of your notes. DeckOwl drafts flashcards with spaced repetition, and Plus lets you export them to Anki.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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How an Anki flashcard creator fits into your study routine

Most students already have the material they need in a PDF, a slide deck or a page of handwritten notes, so the fastest route is an Anki flashcard creator that works from those files instead of a generic deck you have to adapt.

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes and images
Spaced repetition scheduling on every deck
Quizzes and mind maps from the same material
Anki export on Plus; the free plan studies in the browser

Example renewable energy flashcards

What is the photovoltaic effect?It is the conversion of sunlight directly into electrical current in a semiconductor, which is how solar panels generate power.

What is a capacity factor?It is a plant's actual energy output over a period divided by the output if it ran at full rated power the whole time.

What is run-of-river hydropower?It is hydropower that diverts part of a river's flow through turbines with little or no storage, so output follows the river's flow.

What does geothermal power draw on?It draws on heat from Earth's interior, accessed through wells that reach hot water or steam reservoirs.

Why is wind power intermittent?Its output depends on wind speed, which changes by the hour, so grids need storage, balancing or backup generation.

Generate the full set

From your own files

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get cards built from your material.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards return on a schedule that adjusts to what you recall, so review time goes to the ones you find hard.

Export when you need it

Plus adds Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export so your cards can move into the tools you already use.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of your notes.

Review the cards

Check the generated flashcards and edit any answer that needs to be clearer.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.

DeckOwl reads text from uploaded files and photos, then drafts flashcards with a front and back you can edit before studying. Spaced repetition schedules reviews so cards you struggle with come back more often, which helps material stick over weeks rather than the night before an exam.

If you plan to study in Anki on a phone or desktop, export on the Plus plan. The free plan keeps everything in the browser and includes 3 generations per month.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a renewable energy unit?

Aim for one card per key term, mechanism or comparison, and split long answers into several cards. Adding cards as your notes grow is more useful than making a large deck all at once.

What is the best way to study flashcards with spaced repetition?

Review cards daily in short sessions, honestly rate how well you recalled each one, and let the schedule bring back the hard ones sooner. Consistent short reviews work better than long cramming sessions.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki for free?

Anki export is a paid feature included in the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.

Do I need a credit card to start?

No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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