Turn your own reading into an Anki mining deck
Sentence mining works best when every card comes from text you actually read. Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to study in the browser.
Why a custom deck beats a ready-made template
Sentence mining works best when every card comes from material you are reading right now, which is why a generic Anki mining deck template only gets you partway.
- Keep the full source sentence on the card so the grammar and usage stay visible.
- Mine from text where you already know most of the words, so each card targets one or two gaps.
- Review new cards with spaced repetition instead of one long session.
- Export to Anki, CSV or DOCX on a Plus plan when you want the deck elsewhere.
Cards from your own sources
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads images, so scanned pages work too.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled for review so the sentences you mine keep coming back until they stick.
Export when you need it
Plus includes Anki export, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. Free plans study in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the article, chapter, subtitle file or notes you want to mine.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl turns the text into flashcards you can review and edit.
Study or export to Anki
Review in the browser, or export to Anki on a Plus plan.
A downloaded template gives you the card layout but not the sentences. DeckOwl reads your own text and proposes flashcards with the full sentence kept on the card, so the context and grammar come along with the target word.
You can still review and edit each card before it goes into your deck. That keeps the deck tied to what you actually meet in your reading.
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Frequently asked questions
How many sentences should I mine per session?
Keep each session small enough that you can review the new cards the next day without falling behind. Review load adds up quickly, so a short daily batch usually beats an occasional large one.
What makes a good sentence for mining?
Choose sentences where you know most of the words and only one or two are unfamiliar. That way the card tests a single gap instead of a whole paragraph.
Can I export my mining deck to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which also covers PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan to try this?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start.
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