Turn your lecture slides into Anki-ready flashcards
DeckOwl is a web app, not a browser extension. Upload your own material and get flashcards with spaced repetition, then export them to Anki on the Plus plan.
From your own material to Anki-ready cards
Most Anki users spend more time typing cards than studying them, so Anki flashcards built from your own readings can skip that step entirely. Upload the PDF, slides or notes you already have, and the generator turns the key terms and ideas into question-and-answer cards.
- Works from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews around the cards you are likely to forget.
- Export to Anki is available on the Plus plan.
- The free plan includes 3 generations per month and study in the browser.
Any source file
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages and get cards built from your own material.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return on a schedule so you review the ones you are about to forget.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export your cards to Anki, along with CSV, PDF and DOCX.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a lecture PDF, a slide deck, a notes file or a photo of a page.
Read the generated cards
Review the flashcards DeckOwl creates before you start studying.
Study or export
Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export the deck to Anki on Plus.
The free plan lets you try it with 3 generations per month and no credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus, which is $39/year or $7.99/month, and Plus includes unlimited generations plus Anki export.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included in the Plus plan, which also covers PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is DeckOwl a browser extension for Anki?
No, DeckOwl is a web app rather than a browser extension. You upload your material on the site and then study there or export the cards to Anki on Plus.
How should I write good flashcards for biology?
Keep each card to one idea, with a specific question on the front and a short answer on the back. Avoid copying whole paragraphs, since long answers are hard to recall under pressure.
How do I study flashcards so they stick?
Try to answer from the front before you flip the card, and say the answer out loud if you can. Rate how hard each card felt so spaced repetition brings back the weak ones sooner.
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