Take your own flashcards offline with a PDF or Anki export
Upload your notes, slides or photos of pages, get flashcards with spaced repetition, then export them to study without a connection.
Getting your flashcards onto a device without internet
If you want to download flashcards offline, the most reliable route is generating a set from your own material and exporting it. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes, and photos of pages, then builds flashcards with spaced repetition from that content.
- Export to PDF and print a card set for paper review
- Export to Anki to study in the Anki app on your device
- Upload your own notes so the cards match your course
- Free plan: 3 generations a month, study in the browser
Export to PDF
Turn a finished card set into a PDF you can print or save to your device for paper review.
Export to Anki
Send your cards to Anki and study them in the Anki app, which runs on your device.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find hard come back sooner, so your review time goes to the material you are most likely to forget.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards against your course material and keep the ones you need.
Export for offline study
Export to PDF or Anki on a Plus plan and study without a connection.
Exporting is a paid feature. The free plan lets you make 3 generations a month and study in the browser, while Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF and Anki export. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one study session?
Many students find 20 to 30 new cards a session manageable, and spaced repetition will bring back the ones you miss. Adding more cards than you can review in a sitting usually leads to skipped sessions.
What is the best way to review flashcards without internet?
Export your set to PDF to print it, or to Anki to study in the Anki app on your device. Both exports are included in the Plus plan.
Does spaced repetition work better than rereading notes?
Spaced repetition spreads reviews over days and weeks, which tends to beat rereading the same notes in one sitting. Testing yourself on each card also shows you what you actually remember.
Can I export flashcards for free with DeckOwl?
The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and study in the browser, but exports require Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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