Turn your own notes into free Anki flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start free with no credit card needed.
What the free version includes and what it does not
Many students search for free Anki flashcards because they want a quick way to turn lecture slides and textbook chapters into review cards. The free version of DeckOwl handles that first step: it reads your material and produces flashcards you can study in the browser.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages
- Free plan: 3 generations a month with browser study
- Exporting to Anki is available on the Plus plan
- Students get 40% off with a school email address
Works from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Flashcards are scheduled for review at increasing intervals, so you spend time on the cards you are starting to forget.
Study in the browser for free
The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study right in the browser. Exports need a paid plan.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the text it finds in your upload.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser, and rate each card so the spaced repetition schedule adjusts to what you remember.
The free plan allows 3 generations per month and includes browser study with spaced repetition. It does not include exports, so you cannot move the cards into Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV files on this plan.
Plus costs $39 a year or $7.99 a month and removes the generation limit. It adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Aim for one fact per card and keep each card to a single question. For a typical lecture, a focused set of 20 to 40 cards is easier to review consistently than one long deck.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Review the cards that are due each day, even if the session is short. Consistent daily review works better than long sessions done once a week.
Does the free plan let me export to Anki?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser, while exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.
How much does the Plus plan cost?
Plus is $39 per year or $7.99 per month and includes unlimited generations. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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