Use a flashcard maker for your Microsoft Word notes
Upload the Word document you already wrote, or a PDF, slide deck, or photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards from it so you can review in the browser.
Why generate cards from your own Word file
Plenty of students keep lecture notes in a Word file and never turn them into review material. This Microsoft Word flashcard maker reads the document you already have, including DOCX, PDF, slides and photos of pages, and writes the flashcards for you.
- Works with DOCX, PDF, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
- Flashcards are built from the material you upload, not a generic template
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so weak cards come back first
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with no card needed to start
Starts from your own file
Upload DOCX, PDF, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so handwritten-to-typed notes work too.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards resurface at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend time on what you are about to forget.
Export when you need it
Plus exports flashcards as DOCX, PDF, Anki or CSV, so you can print a Word version or move the deck into another app.
How it works
Upload your document
Drop in the Word file, a PDF, slides or a photo of your notes. No template or formatting is needed.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl writes question and answer cards from the material. Check them and edit anything that looks off.
Study or export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or upgrade to Plus to export the set as DOCX or PDF for printing.
Printable Word templates are fine for a blank grid, but they do not know what is in your course. Generating cards from your own text keeps the questions tied to your lectures and textbook, which is what you will actually be tested on.
Once the deck exists, spaced repetition decides what you see next. Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps.
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Frequently asked questions
How should I study Microsoft Word keyboard shortcuts?
Group shortcuts by task, such as formatting, navigation and editing, and review one group at a time. Test yourself by covering the answer and naming the shortcut before you check it.
How many flashcards should I make for a Word shortcut review?
Start with 20 to 30 cards for the shortcuts you use most, then add more as you learn them. A smaller deck you review daily will do more than a large one you skip.
Can I export my flashcards to a Word document?
Yes, but DOCX export is a paid feature on Plus, which is $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan for making flashcards from Word files?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Students can get 40% off a paid plan with a school email.
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