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Instead of filling in blank cards by hand, upload your slides, notes or photos and get flashcards that you can review on a spaced repetition schedule.

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Why build flashcards from your own slides

Most lecture decks already contain the material for good flashcards, so a blank flashcard slides template can end up being more work than it saves. DeckOwl reads your slides directly and turns the key terms, definitions and processes into cards you can study right away.

Cards match the wording and terms your instructor actually used.
Photos of printed pages are read with text recognition.
Each generation starts from material you already have, not a template you fill in.
Exports to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX are available on the Plus plan.

Example DNA and genetics flashcards

What is complementary base pairing in DNA?Adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine, so each strand can serve as a template for the other.

What is a codon?A three-nucleotide sequence on mRNA that specifies one amino acid or a stop signal during translation.

What does the term allele mean?One of two or more alternative forms of a gene found at the same locus on a chromosome.

Why is DNA replication described as semiconservative?Each new double helix keeps one original strand and one newly synthesized strand, which Meselson and Stahl demonstrated.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?Genotype is an organism's genetic makeup, while phenotype is its observable traits, which result from genotype plus environment.

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Built from your slides

Upload PDF, PPTX or DOCX files and DeckOwl pulls the key terms, definitions and processes straight from your own material.

Works with notes and photos

Plain text notes and photos of pages are read with text recognition, so handwritten-era handouts and textbook scans can become cards too.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back sooner, and the ones you know move further apart, so review time goes to what you are actually forgetting.

How it works

Upload your slides

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

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each flashcard and edit any that need a clearer answer.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in the browser, and let spaced repetition decide which cards come up next.

Upload PDF, PPTX or DOCX files, plain notes, or photos of a textbook page, and the cards come from that exact content rather than a generic set. Each card then returns on a spaced repetition schedule, so the ones you struggle with show up more often.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a DNA and genetics unit?

Aim for one card per key term, rule or process rather than one per slide. Terms like allele, codon and genotype are good candidates, while long background paragraphs usually work better as a quiz question.

What is the best way to study DNA replication flashcards?

Say the steps out loud from memory before you flip the card, then check the back. Repeat the cards you missed until you can explain each step in order without looking.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study generated flashcards in the browser without exports.

Is there a free plan to try this?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start. Students can get 40% off Plus with a school email.

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