Import your own PDFs and notes into a flashcard maker
Upload a file, get AI-written flashcards from your own material, then study them with spaced repetition in the browser.
Bringing your own material into a flashcard maker
Most students who want a flashcard maker import already have the material they need: lecture slides, a syllabus PDF, or photos of textbook pages. DeckOwl reads those files and writes flashcards from the text, so you skip retyping. Text in photos is pulled out with text recognition first.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images in one workflow.
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition before cards are written.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, with study in the browser.
- Plus adds unlimited generations and Anki, CSV, PDF, and DOCX export.
Files you already have
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, and photos of pages, which are read with text recognition.
Flashcards from your material
Each card is written from your own content, so the deck matches the course you are taking.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at intervals based on how well you recall them, so review time goes to what you miss.
How it works
Upload
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes file, or image of a page.
Generate
The AI reads the text and writes flashcards from it.
Study
Review in the browser with spaced repetition. Plus also lets you export to Anki or CSV.
Spaced repetition then schedules each card so the ones you find hard come up more often. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, adds unlimited generations and Anki, CSV, PDF, and DOCX export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?
Make one card per distinct term, process, or structure rather than one per page. Smaller decks organized by subtopic are easier to review consistently.
What is the best way to study biology flashcards?
Try to answer before you flip the card, then rate how easily you recalled it. Review missed cards more often and let the ones you know well wait longer between reviews.
Can I import my own PDF or slides into a flashcard maker?
Yes. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or a photo of pages, and DeckOwl generates flashcards from that material.
Do I need to pay to export flashcards?
Yes. Export to Anki and CSV is part of Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser only.
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