Turn student notes into flashcards you can use in class
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a handout and get flashcards with spaced repetition.
Making flashcards from class material
Teachers who want flashcards for teachers built from student work usually already have the material: handwritten notes, lecture slides, or photos of a worksheet. DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images, so you can upload that material and get a set of flashcards to review.
- Upload one unit at a time so each set of cards stays focused on a single topic.
- Read every card before assigning it, and fix any answer that does not match your course.
- Ask students to write their own short answers first, then compare them with the card back.
- Keep cards to one idea each so spaced repetition can track progress on each fact.
Works from what you already have
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Each card is scheduled so the ones a student misses come back sooner, without you tracking it by hand.
Review in the browser
Students can study right away in the browser on the free plan. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
How it works
Upload the material
Add a chapter PDF, a slide deck, typed notes, or a photo of a worksheet.
Generate the cards
DeckOwl builds flashcards from the text it reads, ready to review.
Check and share
Look over the cards for accuracy, then study them or export them if you are on a paid plan.
Spaced repetition schedules each card so the ones a student misses come back sooner. Check the generated cards before sharing them, because the AI works only from the text you upload and can miss context a teacher would catch.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes a good flashcard for reviewing class notes?
A good card asks about one term, fact, or step, and its answer is short enough to check at a glance. Avoid copying whole paragraphs onto the back of a card.
How should students use flashcards to study a unit?
Review a small batch daily and let spaced repetition bring back the cards they miss. Saying the answer aloud before flipping the card builds recall better than rereading.
Can I export the flashcards to Anki or a spreadsheet?
Yes, on the Plus plan you can export to Anki and CSV, along with PDF and DOCX. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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