Can't find the right AnkiWeb deck? Make one from your own notes
Shared decks are a quick start, but they rarely follow your lecture order. Upload your own material and get flashcards built from it.
Why build your own deck instead of searching for one
Shared decks on AnkiWeb are a fast start, but a generic deck rarely follows your lecture order or your instructor's wording. When an AnkiWeb deck search turns up nothing close to your syllabus, you can build cards from the material you already have.
- Cards use the terms and definitions from your own course material.
- You can study cards in the browser on the free plan.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so you revisit weak cards more often.
- Plus lets you export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV when you need them elsewhere.
Built from your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards drawn from that material.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled for review over time so you spend less effort on what you already know.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export your cards to Anki or CSV so they sit alongside any decks you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Generate flashcards
Review the cards DeckOwl creates and keep the ones that match your course.
Study on a schedule
Work through cards with spaced repetition, and export to Anki when you want to study there.
Start with one chapter or one lecture so the cards stay focused. Once you see which terms you miss, add more cards from later sections and let spaced repetition handle the review schedule.
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Frequently asked questions
What is AnkiWeb?
AnkiWeb is the free online site from the Anki project where people share decks and sync their collections. Shared decks vary a lot in quality, so check them before you rely on them.
How do I check a shared Anki deck before studying it?
Look at the card count, the tags and a few sample cards to see whether the wording matches your course. Then compare its topic order against your textbook or lecture notes.
How many flashcards should I start with?
Begin with one lecture or one chapter's worth of cards. Add more once your daily reviews feel manageable.
Can I export DeckOwl cards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but it does not include exports.
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Quiz Questions From Your Notes
Turn PDFs, slides or notes into quizzes with explanations, for review or export.
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Build a mind map with answers from your own notes, then explore it in the browser.
Mind Map Template Sheet from Your Notes
Skip the blank template. Upload notes or a PDF and get an editable mind map.