Get flashcard ideas drawn from your own notes and slides
Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to study in your browser.
Where good flashcard ideas come from
Students who search for flashcard ideas usually want prompts that match what their class is actually testing, not a generic list that may miss the point of the unit.
- Turn each heading in your notes into a question about its key term.
- Write one cause and one effect per card instead of a full paragraph.
- Add cards for anything you keep missing in practice quizzes.
- Use the same card set for a week before you rebuild it from new material.
Upload almost anything
Send PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the cards you need.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to begin.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the PDF, slides, notes or images from your class.
Review the cards
Keep the prompts that match what your teacher tests and edit the rest.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition brings each card back just before you would forget it.
The most useful cards come from your own reading and lecture slides. A card built from the exact terms and processes your instructor stressed teaches you the material you will be asked about. Generated cards give you a starting set, and you can add or remove cards as you learn what gives you trouble.
Exports to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX are available on the Plus plan, so you can move your cards into another study app if you prefer.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a unit?
Aim for one fact per card and focus on the terms and processes your teacher stressed. Add extra cards wherever you keep missing answers.
What makes a good flashcard prompt?
A good prompt asks for one specific fact or a short explanation in your own words. Avoid yes-or-no questions and fronts with long paragraphs.
Can DeckOwl export flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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