Turn your notes into flashcards with this flashcard maker tool
Upload a PDF, a slide deck, typed notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl reads the text and builds cards you can review in the browser.
How a flashcard maker tool fits into a study routine
Vocabulary for a language course often ends up spread across slides, a PDF handout and handwritten notes. A flashcard maker tool gathers those sources into one deck so you are not copying terms by hand before you can start studying.
- Generate cards from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, notes and photos of pages
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
- Use Pro for bulk upload and QTI 2.1 or Moodle XML export
Works with the files you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend less time rereading and more time recalling.
Quizzes and mind maps too
The same material can become multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations, or a mind map of the main ideas.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the questions and answers, then edit or remove any cards you do not need.
Study on a schedule
Start a session in the browser and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you are about to forget.
The useful part is what happens after the cards exist. Reviewing them on a spaced schedule means easy items appear less often and difficult ones return sooner, which is how most people move words from recognition into recall.
You still decide what matters. Trim cards that repeat, add a card for anything the generator missed, and keep your deck focused on the material your next exam or class will actually cover.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a French greetings unit?
Most people do well with 20 to 40 cards per unit, covering each phrase with its meaning and a short example. Start small and add more once the first set feels comfortable.
How often should I review French phrase flashcards?
Short daily sessions work better than long weekly ones for vocabulary. Spaced repetition handles the timing so that phrases you already know appear less often.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports are part of the paid plans.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, on the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also includes unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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