Turn your own notes into a flashcard template you can print
The free plan studies in the browser. Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so the cards you make can go on paper.
Why a custom flashcard template beats a blank one
A flash card template PDF is most useful when the cards already hold your lecture terms and definitions, not an empty grid.
- Upload lecture slides, a textbook chapter PDF, or photos of handwritten notes.
- Edit any card before you study so the wording matches your course.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with no exports.
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page, and the cards come from your own course content.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so your review time goes to the material you are still learning.
Print or export on Plus
Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so the flashcards can go on paper or into another app.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a text file or photos of pages.
Review the cards
Edit any card that is unclear or missing a term before you study.
Study or export
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF on Plus.
A blank grid with front and back boxes only helps if you already know what to write. The cards that help most use the exact terms, definitions and examples from your course, which is why generating them from your own notes saves time.
DeckOwl reads your uploads and drafts question-and-answer cards that you can edit. If you need paper copies, export to PDF on the Plus plan, or study in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for intro biology?
Start with the terms your instructor stressed in lectures, then add cards as new vocabulary appears. Short, specific cards are easier to review consistently than long lists of definitions.
What is the best way to study cell structure with flashcards?
Write each card as a question you could answer out loud, then check the back before flipping. Cards you miss come up more often, which spaced repetition handles automatically.
Can I download my flashcards as a PDF for free?
The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. PDF export is part of the Plus plan, which also covers DOCX, Anki and CSV.
Can I make flashcards from photos of my notes?
Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, and you can also upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX or plain text.
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