Turn any PDF or set of notes into AI flashcards for free
Upload slides, notes, PDFs or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start on the free plan with no credit card.
How the free plan works for flashcards
Your lecture slides already contain the terms you need to memorize, and a free AI flashcard generator can turn them into cards in a few minutes. Start with one chapter or one lecture so the set stays focused on a single topic.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes, or photos of pages
- Flashcards with spaced repetition scheduling
- 3 generations per month on the free plan
- Anki and CSV exports included with Plus
Upload almost anything
PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and photos of pages read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at growing intervals, so you review each one right before you would forget it.
Study in your browser
The free plan lets you study generated cards in the browser without adding a payment method.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX file, notes, or a photo of a page.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the text it reads in your material.
Review on a schedule
Study in the browser and let spaced repetition decide when each card comes back.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, which is enough to test the workflow on a real chapter. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and Pro adds bulk upload plus QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I split my notes into flashcard sets?
Keep each set to one lecture or chapter so every card targets a single term or idea. Smaller sets are easier to review daily and easier to check for mistakes.
Why do flashcards work for learning cell biology terms?
Flashcards force retrieval practice, which means you recall the answer before you see it, and that recall strengthens memory. Spacing those reviews out over days makes the terms stick longer.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes, the free plan costs nothing and needs no credit card to start. It includes 3 generations per month and browser study, but exports are not included.
Can I export my flashcards for free?
No, exports are paid features. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
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