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Anki flashcards from your own material

Students who already study with anki flashcards often spend more time typing cards than reviewing them. Building a deck from a 40-page chapter by hand can take an evening before any memorizing starts.

Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you forget
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Plus adds unlimited generations and Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV export

Example biology flashcards for an intro course

What is the powerhouse organelle of the cell called?The mitochondrion, which produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.

How many NADH does one turn of the Krebs cycle yield?Three NADH, plus one FADH2, one GTP and two CO2 molecules per acetyl-CoA.

What is osmosis?The diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration.

Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis take place?In the thylakoid membranes of the chloroplast, where it produces ATP and NADPH.

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells; meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells.

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Any file, or a photo

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images of pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at intervals that focus your review on the ones you are still forgetting.

Anki export on Plus

Send your decks to Anki on the Plus plan, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, a DOCX, notes or a photo of a page.

Review the cards

Look over the generated flashcards before you start so the deck matches what your course covers.

Study or export

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on Plus.

DeckOwl reads your own material and drafts the cards for you, so your review time goes to the facts you actually need to learn. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and Anki export. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a chapter?

Aim for one card per distinct term or fact, so a dense chapter may need several dozen cards. Drop any card you can already answer without thinking.

What makes a good flashcard for memorizing?

Keep one idea per card, ask a specific question on the front, and write a short answer on the back. Long copied paragraphs are hard to recall, so split them up.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also adds PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Can I try it before paying?

Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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