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Use a flashcard reader app to study your own readings

Upload the chapters, lecture decks and notes you already have. DeckOwl reads the text and turns the key passages into flashcards you review on a spaced schedule.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

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Why a reader app works better when it builds from your text

Most students who search for a flashcard reader app already have the reading: a textbook chapter, a lecture deck or a stack of photographed pages. DeckOwl reads those files directly, so you skip retyping and get cards drawn from the exact passages you need to remember.

Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages
Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition, not shuffled at random
Free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study
Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export

Example reading comprehension flashcards

What is a theme in a short story?The central idea or message the story communicates about life or people, often stated indirectly rather than named outright.

What is the difference between a simile and a metaphor?A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as'; a metaphor states that one thing is another without those words.

What is an inference when reading?A conclusion you reach from clues in the text plus your own knowledge, when the author does not state it directly.

What does skimming mean?Reading quickly to pick up main ideas and structure rather than every detail, to decide which parts deserve a closer read.

What is the purpose of a topic sentence?It states the main point of a paragraph, so the supporting sentences that follow can be read in relation to it.

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Reads the files you already have

Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapped textbook page works too.

Spaced repetition scheduling

Cards you find difficult come back sooner, and cards you know move further out, so review time goes where it helps most.

Study in the browser or export

The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations a month. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.

How it works

Upload your reading

Add a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.

Review the generated cards

Check the flashcards DeckOwl drafts from the text and edit any that need a clearer question or answer.

Study on a spaced schedule

Work through the deck in the browser and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you are most likely to forget.

Reading-heavy courses reward short cards with one idea on each side. Terms, definitions and the main claim of each section make good fronts, and the spaced schedule keeps older material in rotation while you read new chapters.

If you want to export, Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so the same cards can move into the study tools you already use. The free plan stays useful for trying the process on a single chapter first.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make from one reading?

Aim for one card per key term, definition or claim rather than a fixed number. Short articles may need only a handful, while long chapters need more cards split by section.

What makes a good flashcard for reading comprehension?

Ask about the main idea, the author's purpose or the meaning of a term as the text uses it. Avoid cards that copy a full sentence, because recall improves when you produce the answer yourself.

Can I export my flashcards?

Yes, but exports are a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser.

Does it work with photos of pages?

Yes. Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapped textbook page can become flashcards.

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