Make Anki flashcards for Android from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, document or photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Study in the browser for free, or export to Anki on Plus.
Anki flashcards for Android, made from your own material
Many students searching for a ready-made deck to download find that it covers someone else's course, not theirs. DeckOwl takes a different route: you upload your own lecture slides or notes, and the Anki flashcards for Android you study come from that exact material.
- The Anki app is a separate download; DeckOwl does not host or distribute it.
- Cards come from your own course material, not a generic shared deck.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in the browser, no exports.
- Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds unlimited generations and Anki export.
Your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages and get flashcards built from them.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled for review so you see harder material again before you forget it.
Anki export
Plus lets you export your cards to Anki, along with CSV, PDF and DOCX files.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or image of a page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl reads the text and writes question and answer cards from it.
Study or export
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus.
The Anki app is a separate download, and DeckOwl does not host or distribute it. What we provide is the card set itself, with spaced repetition built in so each card returns at the right time for review.
On the free plan you get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and export to Anki, so your cards can move into the app you already use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for biology?
Start with one card per term, definition or process in each lecture, then remove any card you can answer without thinking. Most chapters need a few dozen cards rather than hundreds.
What makes a good flashcard for memorizing facts?
Ask one question per card with a short answer, such as a single term or formula. If an answer runs long, split it into two cards so each one is easier to review.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
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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