Turn your notes into flashcards with one study app
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes the flashcards and schedules reviews so you see weak cards more often.
What to look for in an app to make flashcards
Typing cards by hand from a lecture deck often takes longer than the review itself. A good app to make flashcards should start from the material you already have, not from a blank screen.
- Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for each card
- Free plan with 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus adds unlimited generations and Anki or CSV export
Starts from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps.
Studies in the browser
Open your deck on any computer and start reviewing. The free plan needs no credit card to begin.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a document, pasted text or a photo of your page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl writes from your material and edit any that need work.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck daily and let spaced repetition decide which cards need attention next.
Look for support for the file types you actually study from, such as PDFs, slides and photos of handwritten or printed pages. Check that the app schedules reviews, because cards you repeat at fixed intervals are easy to skip.
DeckOwl generates flashcards from your own uploads and runs them through spaced repetition. The free plan covers 3 generations per month, and the Plus plan adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for Spanish food vocabulary?
Start with 20 to 30 words from one unit so you can review each card often. Add new words once the first batch feels comfortable.
What is the best way to study Spanish vocabulary with flashcards?
Review a short session every day and say each word aloud before you flip the card. Spaced repetition brings back the words you miss sooner.
Is DeckOwl free to use?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the paid Plus plan.
Can I make flashcards from photos of my notes?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload them alongside PDFs, slides and plain text notes.
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