See a flashcard app example, then turn your own notes into cards
Look at a finished set of cards first, then upload your own PDFs, slides, notes or photos and get flashcards with spaced repetition in minutes.
What a good flashcard app example shows
A flashcard app example is easiest to judge when you can see a real front and back, so start with the periodic table groups below and then try the same format on your own material.
- Each card has one question on the front and one short, specific answer on the back.
- Groups share chemical behavior, so cards that explain why an element acts a certain way are easier to remember.
- Cards built from your own lecture slides match the terms your instructor will actually test.
- Review the cards you miss more often, and let spaced repetition space out the ones you already know.
Upload almost anything
Send PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right intervals, so you spend time on what you are about to forget instead of rereading everything.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true or false, and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a lecture PDF, a slide deck, typed notes, or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the fronts and backs, edit anything that is off, and keep the cards that matter for your exam.
Study on a schedule
Open the browser study mode daily and let spaced repetition decide which cards come up next.
DeckOwl turns PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages into flashcards with spaced repetition, so the cards you study come from your own course rather than a generic deck.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the periodic table groups?
Start with the main groups and their most common elements, which usually fits in a set of 20 to 30 cards. Add more only after you can answer the current set without checking.
What is the best way to memorize the periodic table groups?
Learn one group at a time and connect each group to a shared behavior, such as alkali metals reacting strongly with water. Quiz yourself from both directions, element to group and group to element.
Is DeckOwl free to use?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but exports are not included. Paid plans add unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is available on the Plus plan, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
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