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Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl writes flashcards from your actual course material that you can print, study or export.

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Custom cut-out cards instead of a generic template

If you want cut-out flashcard templates you can print tonight, a generic sheet from the internet rarely matches what your course covers. DeckOwl takes your own material and produces the cards directly: upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or a photo of a page, and the AI turns it into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.

  • Generated from your own PDF, slides, notes or photos
  • Cards follow your course material, not a generic template
  • PDF export on Plus for printing cut-out sheets
  • Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Example biology vocabulary flashcards
OsmosisMovement of water across a semipermeable membrane from low solute concentration to high solute concentration.
MitochondriaOrganelle that produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.
RibosomeSite of protein synthesis, where mRNA is translated into a polypeptide chain.
DiffusionNet movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration, without energy input.
EnzymeA protein that speeds up a biochemical reaction by lowering its activation energy.
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From your own material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or a photo of a page and get cards based on what your course actually covers.

Spaced repetition

Cards are scheduled for review so the ones you miss come back sooner.

Print or export

PDF export on Plus lets you print cut-out sheets, and Anki and CSV export are also available.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a document or images of pages.

Generate flashcards

The AI writes front and back text from your material.

Print or study

Export a PDF on Plus to cut out, or study in the browser.

Printing is a Plus feature. PDF export is included with Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, along with DOCX, Anki and CSV export and unlimited generations. The free plan allows 5 generations a week and studying in the browser, with no exports, so you can test the cards before deciding.

Cut-out cards work best when each front holds one term or question and each back holds a short answer. Keep the wording tight so each card is easy to read at a glance when you flip through the stack.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for biology vocabulary?

Start with one chapter or about 20 to 40 terms, since a short set is easier to review daily. Add more cards once you can recall the first set without looking.

What should go on the front of a study flashcard?

Put one term, question or concept on the front, and keep the back to a short definition or answer. Cards that test one idea each are easier to recall than long, multi-part ones.

Can I print my flashcards?

Yes, PDF export is included with the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 5 generations a week and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.

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