Turn your class notes into flashcards with AI
Upload notes, slides, PDFs or photos of a page. DeckOwl reads the text and builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
How a flashcard maker using notes saves study time
A flashcard maker using notes works best when the source is organized, so the cards test ideas rather than stray sentences. Headings, bolded terms and definitions in your notes give the generator clear material to turn into questions and answers.
- Upload lecture notes, slides, PDFs or photos of pages
- Edit any card before you study it
- Review on a spaced repetition schedule that adapts to your answers
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on the Plus plan
Works from what you already have
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of handwritten pages. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals where you are most likely to forget them, so review time goes to the material you need.
Study in the browser or export
Study right away on the Free plan. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for studying in other tools.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates, edit any that are unclear, and remove the ones you do not need.
Study on a spaced schedule
Review each day and let the spacing adjust to how well you recall each card.
Rewriting notes by hand is slow, and many students copy sentences onto cards without turning them into questions. Generating cards from your own material keeps the content tied to your course, and you can edit each card before you start reviewing.
Spaced repetition then does the scheduling. Cards you know drop back in the rotation, and cards you keep missing come up more often, so your time goes to the gaps.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one set of notes?
Aim for one card per key term or fact, so a typical lecture produces a set you can review in short sessions. Cards that try to hold several ideas at once are harder to recall.
How do I write good flashcards from lecture notes?
Keep each front to one question and each back to a short, specific answer. Rewrite notes as questions instead of copying sentences, then check each card against the original source.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is part of the Plus plan, which also includes PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The Free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a limit on how many flashcards I can generate?
The Free plan includes 3 generations per month. Plus, at $39 per year or $7.99 per month, includes unlimited generations, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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