Turn any PDF into Anki flashcard decks with AI
Skip hunting for pre-made decks that never match your course. Upload your own material and get a flashcard deck built from it.
Why custom decks beat pre-made ones
Pre-made decks are fine for common material, but they rarely match your professor's slides or the chapter order in your textbook. DeckOwl builds Anki flashcard decks from your own files, so every card reflects what you actually have to learn.
- Cards follow your course material instead of a generic outline
- Edit or delete any card before you start studying
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you
- Export to Anki and CSV on Plus or Pro
Decks from your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages and get a flashcard deck built from that material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move to longer review intervals without manual scheduling.
Export to Anki
Paid plans export your decks to Anki and CSV, so you can keep studying in the app you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes, or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit anything that needs tightening before you study.
Study and export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on a paid plan.
Each deck runs on spaced repetition in the browser, so cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer intervals. Paid plans export to Anki and CSV, so the deck fits into the study routine you already have.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should a deck about electric circuits have?
There is no fixed number. Make one card per formula, definition, or concept, and split a long chapter into several smaller decks so each review session stays manageable.
How should I study circuit formulas with flashcards?
Put the formula on one side and the setup of a worked example on the other, and say the answer aloud before you flip the card. Review in short daily sessions so spaced repetition can space out the cards you already know.
Can I export my decks to Anki?
Yes. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes export to Anki, plus PDF, DOCX, and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include 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 required.
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