Turn your docs into flashcards with an AI flashcard maker
Upload a Word file, a Google Docs export, a PDF or a photo of your notes. DeckOwl reads the text and builds flashcards you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.
Why a flashcard maker works better with your own documents
Most study material already sits in a document, whether that is a Word file, a Google Docs export or a PDF handout. A good flashcard maker for docs pulls the terms and definitions out of that file so you are not retyping them by hand.
- Upload DOCX and PDF files directly, or export Google Docs first
- Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition
- Cards are reviewed with spaced repetition in the browser
- Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
Reads the document you already have
Upload DOCX or PDF files, slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know well appear less often, so review time goes where it helps.
Study in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed to start.
How it works
Add your document
Upload a DOCX, PDF, slide deck, text file or image of your notes. If your file is in Google Docs, download it as DOCX or PDF first.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl pulls out key terms, definitions and facts and turns them into front and back cards.
Review on a schedule
Study the deck in your browser. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you find hardest at the right time.
Generated cards are only useful if they match your course. Because the cards come from your own notes, you review the exact wording and details your instructor used, not a generic set someone else made.
Start with one document, check the first deck for accuracy, and then study it in short sessions. Exporting to Anki or CSV is available on the Plus plan if you want to keep studying elsewhere.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one document?
Aim for one card per key term, definition or cause-and-effect fact. A dense ten-page document may yield a few dozen cards, and you can delete any that are not useful.
What is the best way to study flashcards made from a document?
Review cards in short daily sessions and rely on spaced repetition, so the cards you miss come back sooner than the ones you already know.
Can I export the flashcards to Word or Anki?
Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV is part of the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. The free plan gives 3 generations per month with no credit card needed, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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