Turn your notes into Anki flashcards for iPhone
Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page. DeckOwl writes question-and-answer cards you can review on your phone, with spaced repetition on the Plus plan.
How to get Anki flashcards for iPhone without typing them yourself
Studying on an iPhone is easier when your review material is already in the right format. DeckOwl turns lecture PDFs, slides, typed notes or photos of a textbook page into Anki flashcards you can import into the Anki app on your phone.
- Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX, plain text or photos of pages
- Edit cards before importing them into Anki
- Export Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX files on Plus
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Starts from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images, so handwritten-free printed pages work too.
Cards you can check
Each flashcard has a clear question on the front and a short answer on the back. Edit or delete any card before you study.
Spaced repetition on Plus
Plus adds spaced repetition so cards return at the intervals your memory needs. Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV at any time.
How it works
Upload your file
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Read through the flashcards, fix anything that looks wrong, and remove cards you do not need.
Study or export
Study in your browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus and import the deck into the Anki app on your phone.
Export to Anki is a Plus feature, priced at $39 a year or $7.99 a month, and it includes unlimited generations. The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and browser study, but no exports, so you can test the output before you pay.
Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start. Upload one chapter first, check the cards, then decide whether a full deck is worth exporting.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Aim for one fact or idea per card, which usually means 20 to 40 cards for a single lecture or chapter. Split long topics into smaller sections so each card stays short and easy to recall.
How often should I review Anki flashcards?
Review daily in short sessions of 15 to 30 minutes, because spaced repetition works best with frequent, brief practice. Cards you get wrong should come back sooner than the ones you know well.
Can I export to Anki on the free plan?
No, exports are part of Plus, which includes Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. You can upgrade later if you want exports and unlimited generations.
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