A flashcard maker site that turns your notes into study cards
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the text and builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Why a flashcard maker site should start with your own notes
A flashcard maker site is only useful if it can work from the material your class actually uses. Generic decks cover common topics, but your instructor's lecture slides and chapter outline are what the exam will test, so cards built from those files are a better starting point.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
- Get question-and-answer cards drafted from your own material
- Review on a spaced repetition schedule in the browser
- Export to Anki or CSV on a paid plan
Built from your material
Start with the files you already have, including PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images of pages, instead of searching a library of premade decks.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend less time rereading and more time on what you keep missing.
Study in the browser
Review on your laptop or phone with no install. The free plan includes browser study, and paid plans add export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or photos of a textbook page. Text recognition handles the images.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl drafts question-and-answer flashcards from the content. Check them and remove anything you do not need.
Study on a schedule
Review each day and let spaced repetition decide when each card returns.
Good cards test one fact or idea each. After you upload, review the draft cards for accuracy and cut any that copy whole paragraphs, then study the rest in short daily sessions so the spaced schedule can do its work.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology exam?
Aim for one fact or concept per card, covering the key terms from one chapter or unit at a time instead of a fixed number. Short daily reviews of a smaller set usually work better than one long cramming session.
What makes a good flashcard for science topics?
Write one specific question per card with a short answer, and avoid copying whole paragraphs onto the back. If the order of a process matters, make a separate card for each step.
Can I export my flashcards?
Exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study in the browser without exporting.
Is there a free plan, and do I need a credit card?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.
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