Turn your notes into flashcards from your iPhone
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and get flashcards with spaced repetition that you can review in your phone's browser.
Making flashcards from your own notes on iPhone
Many students who need a flashcard maker for iPhone already have slides, a PDF or a photo of their notes and just want those turned into cards without retyping anything. DeckOwl takes the files as they are: upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or an image of a page, and it generates flashcards you can review in the browser on your phone.
- Study in the browser on your phone, with no export needed just to review.
- Photos of textbook pages are read with text recognition before cards are made.
- The free plan includes 3 generations per month.
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Cards from your files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get flashcards built from the material.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so your review time goes to what you are most likely to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps
Switch to multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes with explanations, or map a topic as a mind map.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a file or paste your notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl reads the text in your material and builds flashcards from it.
Study in the browser
Review on your iPhone each day and let spaced repetition choose which cards come next.
Spaced repetition schedules each card so the ones you miss come back sooner, which works better than rereading the same page. When you want to keep a copy or move cards into another app, the Plus plan adds export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Keep each set focused on a single topic so you can review it in short sessions. Smaller, focused sets are easier to repeat than one long deck covering a whole course.
What makes a flashcard good for memorizing?
Each card should test one fact, with a clear question on the front and a short answer on the back. Cards that hold a whole paragraph are harder to recall and easier to skip.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Anki export is included in Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, while the free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, without adding a credit card.
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