Turn your notes into flashcards you can study with no signal
DeckOwl builds AI flashcards from your PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages, then uses spaced repetition to schedule your reviews.
How an offline flashcard workflow works
Studying on a train or in a basement lab with no signal is the usual reason people want a flashcard maker offline option. DeckOwl splits the job: cards are generated online from your own material, and exports give you files you can study without a connection.
- Generate cards online from your own PDFs, slides, notes or images.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month.
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on Plus to study without a connection.
- Keep reviewing with spaced repetition so offline sessions stay effective.
Upload what you already have
Add PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the images.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards resurface at the right time so you review the hard ones more often and the easy ones less.
Export for offline study
On Plus, export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV and study those files without a connection.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page while you still have a connection.
Generate and review cards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the content, and you can study them in the browser right away.
Export and study anywhere
Save the set as a PDF or an Anki deck so you can review on a train, in a lab or anywhere without signal.
Start with the source you already have, such as lecture slides or a textbook chapter. Generating cards from that material keeps the questions tied to what your course actually covers, and spaced repetition then schedules reviews so you revisit weak cards before you forget them.
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Frequently asked questions
Does DeckOwl work without internet?
Generating cards needs a connection because the AI runs online. The free plan lets you study in the browser, and paid exports give you PDF or Anki files to review offline.
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Aim for one card per key term, definition, or process step, which often means 20 to 60 cards for a single chapter. Start with the most testable material and add more as you find gaps.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Review new cards daily at first, then let the spacing grow as you answer correctly. Shorter, frequent sessions tend to work better than one long cram.
Do I need a paid plan to export flashcards?
Yes. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are included on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, while the free plan is limited to studying in the browser. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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