Turn your macOS study notes into Anki-ready flashcards
Upload a lecture PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page and get flashcards you can study in the browser today. Paid plans export them to Anki for Mac.
How to get Anki flashcards on a Mac without retyping your notes
If you use a Mac for class, you probably already have your material as PDFs, slide decks and screenshots. Anki flashcards on macOS work best when the cards come straight from that material, so the questions match your lectures instead of generic examples.
- Start with a single chapter or lecture so the first deck is easy to check.
- Trim cards that ask for more than one fact, and split them into two cards.
- Keep one deck per course so review stays focused.
- Check the first few answers against your source before you trust the rest.
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition, so handwritten-free printed pages work well.
Spaced repetition included
Cards are scheduled so you review them just before you would forget, which helps more than rereading the same notes.
Export to Anki on your Mac
Plus and Pro plans export to Anki and CSV, so your decks open in Anki on macOS with your own cards and schedule.
How it works
Upload your notes
Drop in a PDF, slides, a Word file, pasted text or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Edit, delete or add cards so the deck matches what your course actually tests.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki for Mac on Plus or Pro.
DeckOwl reads your files and writes question-and-answer cards, then schedules reviews with spaced repetition. Free accounts get 3 generations a month and can study in the browser. Plus at $39 a year or $7.99 a month exports to Anki, so you can keep the deck in the app you already use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a macOS keyboard shortcuts unit?
Start with 20 to 40 cards for one lesson, and add more only after you can recall most of them without looking. Smaller decks make it easier to notice which cards need editing.
What is the best way to study Mac system features with flashcards?
Write one card per shortcut or setting, with the action on the front and the exact key combination or menu path on the back. Review new cards daily and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.
Can I export these flashcards to Anki on my Mac?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan at $39 a year or $7.99 a month includes Anki and CSV export, and the free plan lets you study in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations a month and no credit card. Students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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