Turn your own notes into a free Quizlet-style flashcard set
Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start in the browser without a credit card.
What a free flashcard set can and cannot do
If you want to make a free Quizlet-style flashcard set from the handouts and notes you already have, DeckOwl builds the cards from your own material instead of a generic list. You upload the file, the AI pulls out key terms and questions, and you get a deck to study right away.
- Flashcards drafted from your own PDFs, slides, notes or photos
- Spaced repetition on the free plan
- Quizzes and mind maps available alongside flashcards
- Students get 40% off with a school email
Works from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes toward what you need.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to begin.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, plain text or a photo of a page from class.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl reads the material and drafts question and answer cards you can review and edit.
Study in the browser
Review with spaced repetition on the free plan. Plus adds export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
The free plan covers the basics: 3 generations per month and studying in the browser with spaced repetition. Exports are a paid feature, so if you plan to move cards into Anki or print them, you will need Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, or $14.99/month for Pro with bulk upload.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Start with the key terms and definitions from one chapter, which is usually a manageable set of a few dozen cards. Add more only where you keep missing answers, since smaller sets reviewed often tend to stick better.
What is the best way to study biology flashcards?
Say the answer out loud before you flip each card, then sort the ones you missed into a repeat pile. Spaced repetition brings the hard cards back sooner, so your time goes where it helps most.
Is DeckOwl really free?
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 export my flashcards on the free plan?
No, exports are not included on the free plan. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
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