Turn any word list into dictionary flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a glossary page and get term and definition flashcards that bring back the words you keep missing.
Why a dictionary flashcards app works better with your own words
A dictionary flashcards app is most useful when it works from the words you already have, not a generic list. DeckOwl reads your PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a glossary page and builds cards from the terms and definitions it finds.
- Cards built from the terms in your own course reading
- Photos of printed glossary pages read with text recognition
- Spaced repetition that focuses review on weak words
- Exports to Anki and CSV on the Plus plan
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get term and definition cards from them.
Spaced repetition
Words you miss come back sooner, so new vocabulary has a better chance of sticking.
Study in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study with no credit card needed.
How it works
Add your word source
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a glossary page.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl pulls terms and definitions into a deck ready to review.
Review on a schedule
Spaced repetition brings back the words you find hardest first.
Spaced repetition then schedules each word so you see the ones you miss more often. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus, which adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many words should I put in one dictionary flashcard set?
Most learners do better with 20 to 40 words per session than with one long list. Short sets are easier to review often, and spaced repetition handles the rest.
Should a flashcard show the word or the definition first?
Start with the word on the front and the definition on the back. Once you can recall the meaning, reverse the cards so you practice using the word, not only recognizing it.
Can I use this for free?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV require Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Does it work with photos of a printed glossary?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and PDFs, DOCX, PPTX and plain text notes also work.
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