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Share your Anki decks by generating them from your own notes

DeckOwl doesn't host a library of shared decks. It builds flashcards from the material you already study, with spaced repetition built in.

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Why generate your own instead of waiting for a shared deck

Many people looking for a head start want a pre-made deck, and a shared deck can be a useful supplement. But decks written for another course rarely match your lecture slides, so if you want to share your Anki decks with a study group, start from the material everyone actually has.

  • Start with the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and browser study.
  • Upgrade to Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month for unlimited generations and exports.
  • Students can get 40% off with a school email.
  • Check every generated card against your notes before you share it.
Example cell biology flashcards
What is the function of mitochondria?They produce most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.
What does osmosis describe?The net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
What is the role of ribosomes?They synthesize proteins by translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.
How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis makes two genetically identical diploid cells, while meiosis makes four genetically distinct haploid cells.
What is the Golgi apparatus responsible for?Modifying, sorting and packaging proteins and lipids for transport.
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Your material, your cards

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards built from what you actually study.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back at increasing intervals so you review them just before you would forget.

Anki export on Plus

The Plus plan exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV, so your cards can move into the app you already use.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.

Generate flashcards

Review the cards and edit or remove any that do not fit.

Study or export

Study in the browser, or export to Anki on the Plus plan.

DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes and photos of pages, then turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition. Because the cards come from your own readings, you can check them against what your instructor covers.

On the Plus plan you can export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV, so classmates can import the same cards and study from a shared starting point.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?

Aim for one card per distinct term or idea rather than filling the deck for its own sake. Remove any card you cannot answer in a sentence or two, because it is probably testing more than one fact.

Is it better to study cards I made myself or shared ones?

Cards made from your own course material tend to match what your instructor covers. Shared decks can still help as a supplement, but compare them against your notes first.

Can I export my DeckOwl flashcards to Anki?

Yes, the Plus plan includes export to Anki along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

What file types can I upload?

You can upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or notes, and images of pages, which are read with text recognition.

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