Convert your notes into flashcards you can study today
Upload lecture slides, PDFs, typed notes or photos of pages. DeckOwl turns them into flashcards and quizzes with spaced repetition, ready in minutes.
How an app that converts notes to flashcards fits into studying
Most students already have the material: lecture slides, typed notes, a PDF from the syllabus, or a photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl is an app that converts notes to flashcards by reading whatever you upload, pulling out the key terms, and writing question-and-answer cards you can review with spaced repetition. The free plan gives you three generations a month and browser study, and you can upgrade when you need exports.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Flashcards built from your own notes, not generic decks
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for you
- Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Reads what you already have
Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages read with text recognition.
Cards from your own material
Every flashcard comes from the notes you upload, so you study the exact content your class covers.
Reviews scheduled for you
Spaced repetition shows missed cards sooner and known cards less often, so study time goes where it is needed.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, Word file, text file or a photo of a page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl pulls out key terms and writes question-and-answer cards from the material.
Study with spaced repetition
Review in short sessions and let the schedule bring back the cards you find hardest.
Spaced repetition handles the scheduling. Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move to longer gaps, so your review time goes to the material you are still shaky on. Generating a deck is the quick part; the habit is what makes it stick, so a few short sessions a week beat one long cram.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one set of notes?
There is no fixed number, but a dense chapter often yields 20 to 40 cards when each card holds one fact. Drop anything you already know well and add cards for weak spots after your first review.
What is the best way to study intro biology flashcards?
Review them in short daily sessions, say the answer aloud before you flip the card, and focus on the ones you miss. Spaced repetition handles the timing so tough cards come back more often.
Does DeckOwl work with photos of textbook pages?
Yes, photos of pages are read with text recognition and turned into flashcards just like typed notes. Check the results for missed lines, especially in dense tables or labeled diagrams.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export to Anki is a Plus feature at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser with three generations per month.
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