Turn any PDF or slide deck into flashcards with AI
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. DeckOwl reads the material and builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Choosing a name is quick, the cards are the slow part
Picking a flashcard app name takes a minute, but writing good cards from a lecture deck or a stack of notes can take hours. DeckOwl handles that second part: upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or photo of a page, and it produces flashcards from your own material.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
- Get flashcards with spaced repetition scheduling
- Create quizzes with explanations and mind maps
- Start free with no credit card, and get 40% off Plus with a school email
Reads your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text recognition handles the images.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right time, so you spend less effort on what you already know.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same notes into multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes, or a mind map.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or a photo of a page.
Review the flashcards
Check the generated cards and edit any that need a clearer question or answer.
Study on schedule
Work through the deck in the browser, and the spaced repetition schedule decides what comes up next.
Each card is scheduled with spaced repetition, so terms you keep missing return more often and terms you know fade into longer gaps. You can also generate quizzes with explanations and mind maps from the same upload.
The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV for $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I memorize a long list of names with flashcards?
Put one name on the front and a single identifying fact on the back, such as the role or the structure it belongs to. Review new names daily in short sessions, and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.
How many flashcards should I make for anatomy names?
Start with one card per structure you need to know for your next exam, which is often 30 to 60 for a single unit. Split large lists by body region so each deck stays small enough to review in one sitting.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are not included on the free plan.
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