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DeckOwl works from text, not video files. Paste a transcript or upload the notes and slides from a lecture, and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.

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How video flashcards work with DeckOwl

Most lectures live in a video, but the studying happens from text, so video flashcards are best made from a transcript or your notes. Paste the captions or upload the slides you used, and DeckOwl turns that material into question and answer cards.

Paste a full transcript for the most complete cards
Upload slides or handouts from the same lecture for extra detail
Edit any card that misses a key term before you start reviewing
Review new cards within a day of watching to keep them fresh

Example renewable energy flashcards from a video lecture

What is the main difference between renewable and nonrenewable energy?Renewable sources such as sunlight, wind and flowing water are replenished naturally on a human timescale, while fossil fuels take millions of years to form.

How does a photovoltaic cell produce electricity?Sunlight excites electrons in a semiconductor such as silicon, which creates an electric current.

What does a hydropower plant use to generate electricity?Flowing or falling water turns turbines, and the turbines drive generators that produce electricity.

What is geothermal energy?It is heat from Earth's interior, drawn from underground hot water or steam to generate power or heat buildings.

Why is wind power described as intermittent?Wind speed changes with time and weather, so output fluctuates and often needs storage or other sources to balance supply.

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Built from text you already have

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes or photos of pages. For a video, paste its transcript or upload your notes from it.

Spaced repetition scheduling

Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so study time goes to the material that needs it.

Study in the browser

Review flashcards on any device with a browser. Free accounts study in the browser, and paid plans add exports to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX.

How it works

Get the transcript or notes

Copy the captions or transcript from the video, or type up the points you wrote down while watching.

Upload or paste the text

Add the text as a file or paste it in directly. Slides and PDFs of course handouts work too.

Review the cards

Study the generated flashcards, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.

DeckOwl does not play, host or upload video files. Its flashcards come from the text you give it, so the quality depends on how complete the transcript or notes are. Adding your own corrections before generating makes the cards more accurate.

Once the cards exist, spaced repetition schedules each review so that you see weaker cards more often and stronger ones less. Keep sessions short and frequent for the best results.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I upload a video file to DeckOwl?

No. Uploads accept PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes and images of pages. For a video, paste its transcript or upload your notes from it.

How many flashcards should I make from a renewable energy lecture?

Aim for one card per distinct idea, such as how each source makes electricity and its main trade-off. A single lecture often supports 20 to 40 cards, and cards that test one fact each are easier to recall.

What is a good way to study renewable energy sources with flashcards?

Start by sorting sources into renewable and nonrenewable, then learn how each one converts energy into electricity. Review the cards with spaced repetition and explain each answer aloud from memory.

Is exporting flashcards free?

Exports are a paid feature. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, while Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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