Turn your own notes into flashcards with AI, no app download needed
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards and schedules reviews with spaced repetition, all in your browser.
A flashcard maker that fits how you already study
Plenty of people searching for a Google Play flashcard maker want a way to turn class material into cards they can review on the go. DeckOwl takes a browser-based route: you upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page, and the AI builds flashcards you study with spaced repetition, which schedules reviews so cards you miss come back sooner.
- Flashcards generated from your own PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages
- Spaced repetition scheduling for every deck
- Study in the browser on the Free plan
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus
Works from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or a photo of a page, and the AI reads the text and writes cards from it.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you find hard come back sooner, and cards you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes where it helps.
Export when you need it
On Plus, export your cards to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV to study in other tools or print a set.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, notes file or photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from your content. Check them and edit anything that needs fixing.
Study in your browser
Review with spaced repetition, so the cards you struggle with come back more often.
The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no exports. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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Frequently asked questions
Is DeckOwl an app on Google Play?
No. DeckOwl is a browser-based tool, so you study in your web browser rather than through a Google Play app.
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Start with the key terms and definitions from each lecture, which often means 15 to 30 cards per topic. Add more only for ideas you keep missing during review.
Can I export my flashcards?
Yes, on the Plus plan you can export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV. The Free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
What makes flashcards effective for memorizing facts?
Write each card as one specific question with a short answer, then review it repeatedly at increasing intervals. Spaced repetition does this automatically.
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