Turn your class notes into AI flashcards with one upload
Upload a PDF, slides, a DOCX, plain notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds the flashcards and schedules your reviews with spaced repetition.
How AI flashcard creation works
A 40-slide lecture deck or a stack of handwritten notes can hide the handful of terms you will actually be tested on. Use DeckOwl to create AI flashcards from that material in one pass, instead of copying terms by hand.
- Works from PDFs, PPTX slides, DOCX files, plain notes, and photos of pages
- Each card keeps its source material so you can check the answer quickly
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on how well you recalled each card
- Free plan includes 3 generations a month with browser study; Plus adds unlimited generations and exports
Reads the files you already have
PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, and photos of pages are all read, so you do not need to retype anything.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so your review time goes to the material that needs it.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true or false, and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map of the main ideas.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX, notes file, or a photo of a page from your textbook or whiteboard.
Review the generated cards
Read through the flashcards, edit any wording you want changed, and keep the ones that match what your course covers.
Study on a schedule
Study in the browser on the spaced repetition schedule. Exports to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX are available on Plus.
The generator reads the text, picks out terms, definitions and cause-and-effect points, and writes a front and back for each one. You can check every card against your source before you study it, which keeps the deck accurate to your course.
Once the cards exist, spaced repetition decides what you see each day. Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further out, so the same material takes less total time to remember.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a unit on the water cycle?
Aim for one card per term or process, such as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and infiltration. A typical unit usually needs 20 to 40 cards, and fewer is fine if your notes cover fewer ideas.
What is the best way to study flashcards on the water cycle?
Study the cards in short sessions, say the answer out loud before flipping, and mark each card honestly. Cards you miss will come back sooner, which is where spaced repetition helps most.
Do I have to pay to export my flashcards?
Yes. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan, which costs $99.90 a year or $9.99 a month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser.
Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card to start?
The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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