Turn PDFs and notes into flashcards on your Windows PC
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. It runs in your browser, so there is nothing to install on Windows.
Why a Windows flashcard maker works well for students
Most students on Windows already keep lecture slides, reading PDFs and class notes in Word, PowerPoint and file folders, so a flashcard maker for Windows should start from those files rather than from a blank page. DeckOwl reads the material you already have and proposes question-and-answer cards you can edit before you study.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or image files directly from your Windows PC.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month.
- Use spaced repetition so cards you struggle with come back sooner.
- Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on Plus, when you need cards outside DeckOwl.
Works from any Windows browser
Open DeckOwl in Edge, Chrome or Firefox on your PC and study right away. No download or installer is needed.
Reads your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so handwritten-to-typed notes can be used too.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the right intervals so you review what you are about to forget. Free users study in the browser; Plus adds unlimited generations.
How it works
Add your material
Drag in a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or photo from your Windows folders.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards. Check the cards and edit any that need changes.
Study on a schedule
Review in the browser each day. The spaced repetition schedule decides which cards you see next.
Typing cards by hand takes longer than the lecture it covers, and copied cards often miss the points your instructor stressed. Generating cards from your own source keeps them tied to your course. Reviewing them with spaced repetition then keeps the material in memory over weeks instead of just the night before a test.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for Windows keyboard shortcuts?
Start with 15 to 25 cards covering the shortcuts you use most, such as Win + D for the desktop or Win + Shift + S for screenshots. Add more only after you can recall the first set without looking.
How do I study keyboard shortcuts so they stick?
Write the action on the front and the key combination on the back, then say the shortcut aloud before flipping the card. Practice each shortcut on your PC the same day you review it.
Can I use DeckOwl on Windows without installing anything?
Yes. DeckOwl runs in your browser, and the free plan lets you study there with 3 generations per month. You do not need a credit card to start.
Is exporting my flashcards free?
No. Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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