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Turn your GoodNotes pages into flashcards with AI

Export your handwritten notes as a PDF, upload them, and get flashcards with spaced repetition. No credit card needed to start.

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How to get flashcards from GoodNotes notes

Students often ask whether they can make flashcards in GoodNotes at all. GoodNotes is strong for handwritten notes, but turning those pages into study cards takes extra work. Export the pages as a PDF, and DeckOwl reads the text and builds cards from it.

Export pages from GoodNotes as PDF before uploading
Typed or printed text gives cleaner flashcards than messy handwriting
Check each card's answer against your original notes
Plus exports flashcards to Anki or CSV for other apps

Example biology flashcards from lecture notes

What organelle makes most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.

What is the function of ribosomes?Protein synthesis, translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.

What does osmosis describe?Net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane toward higher solute concentration.

Which phase of mitosis lines chromosomes up at the cell's center?Metaphase, when chromosomes align along the metaphase plate.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?Genotype is the genetic makeup; phenotype is the observable trait it produces.

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Works with GoodNotes exports

Export pages as PDF from GoodNotes and upload the file. Photos of pages work too, read with text recognition.

Flashcards with spaced repetition

Cards return at the right time, so you review the ones you are about to forget.

Quizzes and mind maps too

The same notes can become multiple choice, true/false, or short answer quizzes, or a mind map.

How it works

Export from GoodNotes

Export the pages you want to study as a PDF.

Upload to DeckOwl

Add the PDF, slides, a DOCX file, or a photo of a page.

Study in the browser

Review flashcards on the free plan. Plus adds exports to Anki and CSV.

Handwriting only works well when the text is legible to recognition. Typed notes, printed slides, and clear photos give the cleanest cards. Review the generated set once, delete any card that tests two facts at once, and fix wording before you study.

Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so the difficult cards come back more often. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one lecture?

Aim for one idea per card, which often means 20 to 40 cards for a single lecture. Cut any card that asks two questions at once, since it is hard to grade yourself on it.

What makes a good flashcard for exam review?

A good card asks one specific question with a short, checkable answer. Write the question in your own words so you have to recall the idea, not recognize the wording.

Can I export DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki and CSV export are part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser without exports.

Is there a free way to try it with my GoodNotes notes?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.

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