Turn your notes into flashcards you can write on
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition. Study them in your browser, or export a PDF on Plus to print and write on.
Why a flashcard app you can write on still matters
Many students learn best when they can jot a mnemonic, draw a quick diagram or correct a term in their own handwriting. If you want a flashcard app you can write on, DeckOwl helps by generating the cards from your own lecture slides or notes, so you spend less time typing them out and more time thinking about the material.
- Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX, notes or photos of pages
- Review with spaced repetition so hard cards come back more often
- Export a PDF on Plus to print and handwrite on your cards
- Start free with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Cards from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images of pages, and get flashcards built from what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at intervals timed to when you are likely to forget them, so review time goes to the answers you miss.
Print-ready PDF export
On Plus, export your deck as a PDF, print it, and write notes on the cards by hand.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards you can review in the browser right away.
Study or print
Review with spaced repetition, or export a PDF on Plus, print the cards and write on them.
DeckOwl studies cards in the browser, so you cannot write directly on the screen. Plus adds PDF export, which gives you a printable deck for handwritten notes, and Anki and CSV export if you prefer other tools. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed to start.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a chapter?
Aim for one fact per card so each answer is short enough to recall quickly. Start with the terms your instructor emphasized, then add more where you keep missing answers.
What is the best way to review flashcards?
Review a little every day rather than cramming a large deck once. Say the answer aloud or write it out before flipping the card to check yourself.
Can I write on the flashcards in DeckOwl?
Cards are studied in the browser, so you cannot write directly on them there. On Plus you can export a PDF, print it and write on the printed cards.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Exports such as PDF are paid features, and no credit card is needed to start.
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