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Turn your PDFs and notes into Anki flashcards on Windows

Upload lecture slides, textbook PDFs, notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Then export them to Anki on your Windows PC.

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Why Windows students use Anki for flashcards

If you already have a folder of lecture PDFs and slide decks on your Windows PC, Anki flashcards for Windows can be built from those files without retyping anything. Anki is a free desktop program that runs well on Windows, and its spaced repetition scheduling is a common reason students stick with it.

Generate flashcards from PDFs, slides, Word files, text notes or photos of pages.
Review cards with spaced repetition so harder items come back more often.
Export to Anki on Plus, then study offline in the Anki app on Windows.
Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card.

Example Windows shortcut and command flashcards

Which key combination opens Task Manager directly in Windows?Ctrl + Shift + Esc. It skips the Ctrl + Alt + Delete screen and opens Task Manager immediately.

What does Win + E open?File Explorer, the Windows app for browsing files and folders.

Which command scans and repairs protected Windows system files?sfc /scannow, run from an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell window.

Which command shows the IP address and network adapter settings?ipconfig in Command Prompt. Adding /all shows more detail, including DNS servers and MAC addresses.

What does Win + D do?Shows the desktop by minimizing open windows. Pressing it again restores them.

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Works from your material

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

Spaced repetition built in

Flashcards are scheduled so you review them just before you would forget them.

Export to Anki

On Plus, export your cards to Anki for use on Windows, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate and review cards

DeckOwl builds flashcards from the material. Edit any card before you study.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus to study on your Windows PC.

Making good cards takes more time than most people expect. Each card should test one fact, use a clear question on the front and a short answer on the back. DeckOwl reads your own material and drafts cards in that format, and you can edit or delete any card before you start reviewing.

Once the cards are ready, the free plan lets you study them in your browser. Plus adds export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your deck can live where you already study.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a Windows shortcut or command list?

Aim for one shortcut or command per card, with the key combination or command on the front and its effect on the back. A list of 20 to 40 cards is usually enough for a single topic, and you can add more as your course moves on.

Does a flashcard need a question on the front?

Not always, but a question works better than a bare term because it forces recall. For example, ask what Win + E opens instead of showing just the shortcut.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki on Windows?

Yes, but export to Anki is a Plus feature, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study the cards in your browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan to try it first?

Yes. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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