Turn your GoodNotes pages into flashcards with AI
Export your handwritten notes as a PDF, upload the file, and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
How GoodNotes notes fit into the workflow
Students often ask whether GoodNotes can convert notes to flashcards on its own. Whatever the app offers natively, a reliable route is to export your pages as a PDF and upload that file here.
- Export your GoodNotes pages as a PDF before uploading.
- Check that the generated cards match the terms and definitions in your notes.
- Edit or delete any card that is too broad to answer in one step.
- Review daily in short sessions so spaced repetition can schedule your reviews.
Upload almost any notes
Send PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text, or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Flashcards with spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend time on the ones you miss.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false, or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Export from GoodNotes
Save the pages you want to study as a PDF.
Upload to DeckOwl
Add the PDF and choose flashcards. Generation takes a few moments.
Review and repeat
Study the cards in your browser and let spaced repetition schedule the reviews.
Handwritten pages, typed lecture slides, and photos of a whiteboard can all go through the same process. DeckOwl reads the text from each file and produces flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Exports depend on your plan. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
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Turn class notes into flashcards step by step, then review them with spaced repetition.
Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one lecture?
Aim for one idea per card, so a dense lecture usually yields a few dozen cards rather than a handful of long ones. Shorter cards are easier to recall consistently over time.
What makes a good flashcard for biology?
Put one term or question on the front and a short, specific answer on the back. A card like What does the Golgi apparatus do? is easier to review than a copied paragraph.
Can I export flashcards after converting my GoodNotes notes?
Yes, on the Plus plan, which includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the Free plan without a credit card, which includes 3 generations per month. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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