Turn your SAT and ACT prep material into flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards for SAT and ACT review, scheduled with spaced repetition.
What to look for in SAT and ACT flashcards
Choosing the best SAT ACT flashcards usually comes down to whether they cover the content on your test and the mistakes you actually make. A generic deck of vocabulary may help with one section, but it will not show you where your algebra or science reasoning breaks down.
- Cards that ask for a specific rule, formula or definition rather than a vague prompt
- A mix of section topics, such as math formulas, grammar rules and science vocabulary
- Short answers you can check against the source material in a few seconds
- Regular review of missed cards alongside new material from each practice test
Built from your material
Cards come from the prep book, practice test review or class notes you upload, so they match what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so study time goes to the weak spots.
Start free
No credit card needed to start. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study.
How it works
Upload your prep material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or photos of pages from your SAT or ACT book.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit anything that needs a clearer question or answer.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in short daily sessions while spaced repetition sets when each card returns.
Cards made from your own prep material tend to be more useful. You can upload the book chapter you are working through, your notes from a practice test review, or slides from a class, and study only what applies to you. Spaced repetition then keeps the hardest questions in rotation until they stick.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the SAT math section?
Start with the formulas and question types you miss most on practice tests, then add cards as new patterns show up. Keeping the deck focused on weak areas is more useful than making it large.
How often should I review SAT or ACT flashcards?
Spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would be likely to forget it, so short daily sessions work better than one long cram session before the test.
Can I export my SAT and ACT flashcards?
Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan. The free plan lets you study the flashcards in the browser.
Can I use photos of pages from my prep book?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or plain text notes.
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