Turn any PDF or set of notes into flashcards in one upload
Upload a chapter, lecture deck or photo of a page and get flashcards you can study right away, with spaced repetition built in.
Why a simple flashcard maker beats copying notes by hand
Turning a 40-page chapter into cards by hand can eat an entire evening, and most of that time goes to retyping rather than learning. A simple flashcard maker that reads the file you already have removes that step, so you can spend your time testing yourself instead of formatting.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page
- Review and edit every card before you study
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews for the cards you miss
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, with export on paid plans
Works with your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know move further apart, so review time goes to what you need.
Study in the browser
Free accounts study cards right in the browser. Paid plans add PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
How it works
Upload your file
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, set of notes or a photo of a page.
Check the cards
Review the generated flashcards and remove or edit any that don't match what your course covers.
Study with spacing
Work through the deck and let spaced repetition schedule the cards you find hardest.
Good cards are short: one term or idea on the front, one clear answer on the back. DeckOwl reads your uploaded material and proposes cards in that shape, then spaced repetition brings the weak ones back at the right time. You stay in control of which cards make the deck.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Aim for one card per distinct term or concept, since short cards are easier to recall than long ones. Most chapters produce a few dozen cards, and you can drop any card you already know well.
What is the best way to study flashcards?
Try to answer each card out loud before you flip it, then rate how hard it felt. Reviewing the cards you miss more often than the ones you know is what spaced repetition is designed to do.
Can I export my flashcards?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for $99.90/year or $9.99/month, while the free plan lets you study in the browser.
Can I make flashcards from photos of my notes?
Yes. Images of pages are read with text recognition, so you can upload a photo instead of retyping. The free plan includes 3 generations per month.
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