Turn any PDF or slide deck into flashcards with no monthly cap
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes or photos of pages. The free plan covers 3 generations a month, and Plus removes the cap for $39/year or $7.99/month.
How a flashcard maker with no limit fits into exam prep
Most students don't run out of material, they run out of generations halfway through a semester. A flashcard maker with no limit lets you turn every lecture deck and reading into cards as the course moves, not just the chapters you have room for this month.
- Generate cards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and photographed pages
- Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations a month
- Plus removes the generation cap and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
- Pro adds a stronger AI model, bulk upload and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export
Every format you already study from
Drop in PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back on a schedule that adjusts to how well you recall each one, so you spend time on the ones you miss.
Export when you need it
Plus exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so your cards can move into the tools you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a chapter, lecture deck or set of notes. Start free with no credit card.
Review the generated cards
Check the front and back of each flashcard and edit anything that needs correcting.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser, and let spaced repetition set when each card returns.
Unlimited generation matters most when you study across many subjects at once. You can generate cards for each unit as it is taught, then keep reviewing older decks through spaced repetition so earlier material doesn't fade before the final.
Check every generated card against your source before relying on it. The AI works from your uploaded text, so cards built from clean, well-organized notes tend to be more accurate than cards built from a blurry photo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one exam chapter?
There is no fixed number. Cover each key term, definition and process once, then let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss. Dense chapters usually need more cards than short lecture notes.
What is the best way to study flashcards so they stick?
Review them in short sessions spread across several days rather than one long cram. Say the answer out loud before you flip the card, and rate each one honestly so the harder cards return sooner.
Does DeckOwl limit how many flashcards I can make?
The free plan allows 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $39/year or $7.99/month, gives unlimited generations.
Can I export unlimited flashcards to Anki?
Anki export is included with Plus, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Exports are not available on the free plan.
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