Study with a flashcard app with images made from your own pages
Snap a photo of a textbook page or upload your slides, and DeckOwl turns the text into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Why image-based cards help when your material is on paper
A flashcard app with images is useful when your notes live on paper, in a slide deck, or on a whiteboard photo. Instead of retyping everything, you photograph the page and DeckOwl reads the text into question and answer cards.
- Photos of pages and whiteboards are read with text recognition.
- Flashcards use spaced repetition to schedule reviews.
- Quizzes and mind maps are available from the same material.
- No credit card is needed to start on the free plan.
Photos of pages
Take a picture of a textbook page or handout and the text is read with text recognition, so you can study it as cards.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you spend time on the ones you keep missing.
Study anywhere
Review your flashcards in the browser on the free plan, and export to Anki, CSV, PDF or DOCX on Plus.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of your notes.
Generate your cards
The AI writes flashcards from the content, which you can check and edit before studying.
Review on a schedule
Study each day and let spaced repetition bring back the cards that need more practice.
Spaced repetition does most of the work after that. Cards you answer easily appear less often, and the ones you miss return sooner, so a long course reading list stays manageable across a semester.
Start with the free plan, which includes three generations a month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and export, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the US Constitution?
Most students do well with 20 to 40 cards for one unit, focusing on one article or amendment group at a time. Keep each card to a single fact so the answer is easy to check.
Should I study flashcards with images or with typed notes?
Use whichever format you can check against the source, because the cards are only as good as the text they came from. Photos work well for printed pages, and you should confirm the generated answers before reviewing.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included on the Plus plan along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Does DeckOwl read photos of my notes?
Yes, images such as photos of pages are read with text recognition and turned into flashcards. Clear, well-lit photos give the best results.
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