Turn any PDF, slide deck or photo into flashcards
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Flashcards built from your own material
Most people who want flashcards are trying to cover what a teacher or textbook actually assigned. Writing every card by hand works, but it takes time that is better spent studying. DeckOwl reads your own files and produces question-and-answer cards you can edit before you start.
- Cards come from your PDF, slides or notes rather than generic filler.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so harder cards come back sooner.
- Photos of textbook pages are read with text recognition.
- Export to Anki, PDF or CSV is available on the Plus plan.
Start from what you already have
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images work. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards return at the intervals your memory needs, so you spend time on the ones you are about to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps too
The same material can become multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes, or a mind map.
How it works
Upload
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Generate
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the text it finds in your material.
Review
Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki, PDF or CSV on Plus.
Good cards are short, specific and based on one fact each. Start with the terms, dates and people your course stresses, then add cards for the causes and consequences that tests tend to ask about. Reviewing a little every day beats cramming the night before.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a history exam?
Aim for one card per key term, date or cause in your notes. For a single unit that often means a few dozen cards, and you can cut any that repeat the same idea.
Is it better to study flashcards in order or shuffled?
Shuffle them so you practice recalling each fact rather than remembering the sequence. Spaced repetition handles the timing, so you do not need to plan the order yourself.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports require the Plus plan.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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