Turn your own notes into flash cards for students
Need a set that matches your class? Upload what you are studying and DeckOwl builds the cards, then schedules reviews so you remember them longer.
Why custom flash cards beat a generic pack
Generic printed packs cover someone else's syllabus, so students often end up memorizing the wrong terms. Flash cards for students work better when they come from the exact chapter, slides or lecture notes in front of you.
- Cards come from your own chapter, not a generic printed pack
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition
- Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss
- Free plan includes browser study; export needs Plus
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get cards that match your own course.
Spaced repetition
Cards you find hard come back more often, so review time goes where it helps most.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for printing or moving cards into other apps.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, plain text or a photo of a page.
Check the cards
Skim the generated fronts and backs to confirm they match your lecture or reading.
Study on schedule
Work through the deck in your browser and let spaced repetition set your next reviews.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page, and the AI pulls out the key terms and questions. Cards then return on a spaced repetition schedule, so the ones you miss show up more often.
The free plan lets you study in the browser each month. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV if you want to print or move cards to another app. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flash cards should I make for one chapter?
Make one card for each term or idea you need to recall. Drop cards you already know well so review time goes to the hard ones.
What should go on the front and back of a study card?
Put one question or term on the front and a short, complete answer on the back. Cards with a single fact each are easier to review and easier to get right under pressure.
Can I print my flash cards?
Export is a paid feature. Plus supports PDF and DOCX export for printing, and the free plan lets you study the cards in the browser.
Is there a student discount?
Yes, students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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