Turn any PDF into flashcards and multiple choice questions
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition and multiple choice quizzes with explanations, so you can study from your own material.
How to build multiple choice practice from your own material
Most exam prep mixes recall with recognition, so a multiple choice flashcard maker should cover both. DeckOwl turns your PDFs, slides, notes or photographed pages into flashcards with spaced repetition, and it writes multiple choice questions with explanations from the same source.
- Works with PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain notes and images of pages
- Flashcards use spaced repetition so weak cards return sooner
- Quizzes include multiple choice, true/false and short answer with explanations
- Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Flashcards from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text is read from each source and turned into flashcards.
Multiple choice quizzes
Each quiz can include multiple choice, true/false and short answer questions, with an explanation for every answer.
Spaced repetition built in
Flashcards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so review time goes to the cards you are about to forget.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, DOCX file, notes or an image of a page.
Generate cards and questions
DeckOwl creates flashcards and multiple choice quiz questions from the content you provided.
Study in the browser
Review flashcards with spaced repetition and take quizzes, then check the explanations for any answers you missed.
Start with the section of notes you need most. Generate the flashcards first to lock in definitions and formulas, then generate a quiz to test whether you can apply them. Missed questions show the reasoning, which helps you fix the gap rather than memorize the answer.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export for course platforms.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a Pythagorean theorem unit?
Make one card for the theorem itself, one for each term in it, and several for worked examples with different side lengths. Most introductory units are covered by a few dozen cards, and you can add more as your notes grow.
How should I study multiple choice questions?
Answer each question before looking at the options, then read the explanation for every miss, including the ones you guessed right. Review missed questions more often than the ones you already know.
Can I export multiple choice questions to Anki or Moodle?
Exports are paid features. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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