Turn your notes into 3 x 5 flash cards in minutes
Blank index cards only help once you know what to write on them. Upload your own worksheet, slides or notes and DeckOwl builds the question-and-answer cards for you, with spaced repetition built in.
Why build your own set instead of buying a pack
Index cards sized 3 x 5 are a classic way to drill facts, but a blank pack only helps once someone has written the right questions. If you want 3 x 5 flash cards that match what your class is covering, start with the material you already have: a worksheet, a slide deck, or a photo of your notes.
- Cards match your own course material instead of a generic list of facts.
- Photos of handwritten or printed pages are read with text recognition.
- Spaced repetition shows weak cards more often and strong cards less often.
- Start free with no credit card, then export to PDF or Anki on Plus when you need a printed or synced set.
Upload what you already have
Send a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of a page. Images are read with text recognition.
Cards built from your material
Each card pulls its question and answer from your own content, so the set matches what your class is covering.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know come back later, so review time goes to the facts that need it.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the worksheet, slide deck, or notes you study from.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards you can review right away in the browser.
Study or export
Review with spaced repetition on the free plan. Plus adds PDF export so you can print a set on paper.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text, and images of pages, then builds question-and-answer cards you can review with spaced repetition. Free accounts get 3 generations a month and study in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF export, so you can print a physical set if you prefer one.
Explore related topics
Flashcards for 3-Year-Olds From Your Books
Turn picture books and word lists into custom flashcards for a 3-year-old, with AI.
4 x 6 Flash Cards From Your Notes
Make custom 4 x 6 flash cards from your notes or slides, with spaced repetition.
AI Flashcards from Your Own Notes
Turn PDFs, slides, notes or photos into flashcards with spaced repetition.
AI X-Ray Flashcards From Your Notes
Turn your own x-ray slides or notes into flashcards with spaced repetition.
AAMC FL6 Flashcards From Your Notes
Turn your own FL6 review notes into MCAT flashcards with spaced repetition.
MCAT Flashcards from Your Own Materials
Make MCAT flashcards from your own AAMC PDFs, notes or slides, with spaced repetition built in.
AAMC Online Flashcards From Your Notes
Turn your own MCAT notes and PDFs into flashcards with spaced repetition.
AAMC Preview Flashcards with AI
Make flashcards from your own AAMC preview notes and PDFs, with spaced repetition.
Frequently asked questions
How many flash cards should I make for a multiplication test?
Start with the facts your test covers, such as the 3 and 5 times tables, and make one card per fact rather than one per page. Shuffle the cards and drill the ones you miss most often.
What size are 3 x 5 flash cards, and why are they popular?
A 3 x 5 inch index card is large enough to hold one question on the front and a short answer on the back. That size keeps each card focused on a single fact.
Can I print my flashcards on 3 x 5 cards with DeckOwl?
PDF export is a paid feature on the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. You can then print the PDF and cut or use it however you like.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and study in the browser without adding a credit card.
Keep exploring the topic
Review the main ideas visually or practice recalling them.
Gimkit-style quiz template
Turn your own notes or slides into a Gimkit-style quiz with answer explanations for review.
AI Exam Generator from PDF
Turn PDFs and slides into practice exam questions with explanations.
Free Mind Map Software for Students
Free mind map software: turn your PDFs and notes into an editable mind map.
Mind Map Jaringan Hewan (Animal Tissues)
Editable animal tissue mind map from your notes, with a branch for each tissue type.