Turn your own notes into flashcards you can print
Printable worksheets rarely match what your class covered. DeckOwl builds flashcards from your own PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages, with spaced repetition built in.
Why a custom set beats a generic printable
Printed sheets from the internet cover general topics, but your exam covers your course. A ready-to-print flashcard set made from your own lecture slides or notes puts the exact terms your instructor used on paper.
- Works from PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes and photos of pages
- Flashcards include spaced repetition so reviewing stays on schedule
- Free plan covers 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for printing and offline review
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page. The flashcards come from what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, so the set does more than sit on paper.
PDF export on Plus
Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can print the set once it is ready.
How it works
Upload your source
Add lecture slides, a textbook chapter, notes or photos of pages.
Generate and review
DeckOwl creates flashcards. Edit or delete any card that does not fit.
Export and print
On Plus, export to PDF and print, or keep studying in the browser on the free plan.
Start with the free plan to test the output on one chapter, without a credit card. When you want to print, Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month adds PDF export, and students with a school email get 40% off.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for an intro biology unit?
A common approach is one card per key term, process or structure in each lecture, which often lands between 20 and 40 cards per chapter. Start with the terms your instructor emphasized and add more as gaps appear.
Should I print flashcards or study them with spaced repetition?
Printed cards are handy for quick review and self-quizzing, while spaced repetition schedules each card based on how well you recall it. Many students print the set and also review digitally so the hardest cards return more often.
Can I print my flashcards for free?
The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month but does not include exports. PDF export is part of the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you want to export or print.
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