Turn your own notes into an Anki-ready question deck
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards you can study in the browser. No credit card needed to start.
Why a custom deck beats a generic one
Most people searching for Anki question decks want cards that match what they are studying right now, and a shared deck written for someone else's course rarely lines up. Upload your own PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and DeckOwl writes flashcards from that exact material.
- Generate questions from your own lecture slides and reading
- Review with spaced repetition so weak cards come back sooner
- Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations per month
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on Plus
Cards from your material
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages, then writes questions from what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled so you review the ones you are about to forget, which keeps a deck useful over weeks instead of just for one night.
Export on Plus
The Plus plan exports your deck to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards can join the setup you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or image of your course notes or textbook page.
Generate the question deck
DeckOwl creates flashcards with spaced repetition, and you can also generate quizzes or mind maps from the same material.
Study or export
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus once you want the deck in your Anki collection.
If you are hoping for a ready-made file, a custom deck is usually the better starting point because it reflects your lectures and your wording. Free accounts study in the browser with spaced repetition, and Plus adds exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a French greetings unit?
Start with the 15 to 25 phrases your teacher or textbook actually covers, since a focused deck is easier to review daily. You can always generate a second deck for the next unit once the first one feels comfortable.
How often should I review phrases like these to remember them?
Short daily sessions work better than long weekly ones, because spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would forget it. Ten minutes a day is enough for most beginner phrase decks.
Can I export my DeckOwl deck to Anki?
Yes, exporting to Anki is available on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card and get 3 generations per month. Students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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