Make Anki flashcards on Windows 11 from your own PDFs and notes
DeckOwl does not host the Anki app. It builds flashcards with spaced repetition from your study material, and Plus exports them to Anki.
Getting Anki on Windows 11 and filling it with your own cards
Anki itself is a separate free desktop app, so you install it from its official site, and the Windows 11 setup takes only a few minutes. The harder part is getting Anki flashcards built from your own lecture slides, textbook chapters, or photos of handwritten notes.
- Download Anki from its official website and run the Windows installer.
- Check for Windows updates under Settings, then Windows Update, before installing.
- Upload a PDF or slide deck to generate flashcards from your own material.
- Export to Anki on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Flashcards from your files
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page, and get flashcards built from that material.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled for review over time so you spend less effort on what you already know.
Export to Anki
On the Plus plan, export your cards as an Anki file and study them in the Anki app on your Windows 11 PC.
How it works
Install Anki separately
Anki is a free app from its official website. Download and run its Windows installer, since DeckOwl does not provide it.
Upload your study material
Add your lecture slides, textbook chapter, or notes. Photos of printed pages work too.
Review, then export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus and continue on your PC.
DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and images with text recognition, then produces flashcards with spaced repetition. The Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export, so cards you make here can move straight into Anki on your PC.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no exports, so you can check the quality before paying. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the minimum requirements for Windows 11?
Windows 11 needs a 1 GHz or faster 64-bit processor with at least 2 cores, 4 GB of RAM, 64 GB of storage, UEFI firmware with Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0. Check your PC's specs before installing.
How many flashcards should I make for one chapter?
Aim for one fact per card and keep each batch small enough to review in a single session. Splitting a long chapter into sections makes reviews easier to stick with.
Does DeckOwl host the Anki app?
No. Anki is a separate free app, so download it from its official site. DeckOwl creates flashcards you can export to Anki on the Plus plan.
Is exporting to Anki free?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus is $99.90/year or $9.99/month and includes Anki, PDF, DOCX, and CSV export, while the free plan offers browser study only.
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