Turn your own notes and PDFs into flashcards in an app
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and DeckOwl turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition. No credit card needed to start.
Why build your own flashcards from your material
Most students who want to make your own flashcards already have the material they need in a lecture PDF, a set of slides or a photo of a textbook page.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Spaced repetition schedules every review
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month
Your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back on a schedule, so you review each one right before you would otherwise forget it.
Quizzes and mind maps
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from your own content, so you check them against your source.
Study in the browser
Review on the spaced repetition schedule. The free plan includes 3 generations a month.
Writing cards by hand works, but it takes time that could go to review. An app that reads your files and drafts the cards lets you check each one against the source and fix anything wrong before you study.
Cards built from your own course content match what your instructor is likely to test, and spaced repetition brings each one back at the right time.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for an intro biology unit?
Start with one card per key term, process or definition from each lecture. Then cut the cards you already know well and add ones you keep missing.
What makes a good flashcard for memorizing terms?
Keep one fact per card, put the question on the front and a short answer on the back. Cards that ask how or why work better than a bare word with a long definition.
Can I export my flashcards?
Yes, the Plus plan lets you export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser, but exports are not included.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start without a credit card. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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