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Turn your own notes into GoodNotes flashcards

Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, then export them as a PDF to open in GoodNotes on Plus.

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Why a custom deck beats a generic template

Printable flashcard templates for GoodNotes give you the layout, but you still have to write every question and answer yourself. flashcard template for GoodNotes users often end up with blank pages that take longer to fill than the studying itself.

Works with PDFs, slides, DOCX files, notes and photos of pages
Spaced repetition schedules reviews around what you forget
Export as PDF on Plus to annotate and review in GoodNotes
Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start

Example GoodNotes flashcards to study

What does the paper style setting in GoodNotes control?The background of a notebook page, such as lined, grid, dot grid or blank.

What is a sticker in GoodNotes?A reusable image or piece of writing you can save and place on any page.

How does GoodNotes help you find handwritten content?Its search tool matches words in your handwritten notes, so you can locate them quickly.

What file format preserves your handwriting and annotations when you share a GoodNotes notebook?PDF, which keeps the pages as they appeared with your writing and highlights.

How can you turn a GoodNotes page into a flashcard?Put the question on one side or at the top, and the answer below or on the back page, then cover the answer while you test yourself.

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Cards from your own material

Upload PDFs, PowerPoint slides, DOCX files, plain notes or photos of pages, and get flashcards built from what you actually studied.

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 still find hard.

Export to GoodNotes as PDF

On Plus, export your deck as a PDF and open it in GoodNotes on your iPad to write, highlight and review by hand.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a lecture PDF, a slide deck, a Word file, typed notes or a photo of a handout. Text in photos is read with text recognition.

Review the generated cards

Check the questions and answers, edit anything that is off, and keep the cards that match your course.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export as PDF on Plus and work through the deck in GoodNotes.

DeckOwl reads your own material and writes the cards, so the content matches your lectures and textbook chapters. You can then review them with spaced repetition, which schedules each card based on how well you recalled it.

The free plan covers 3 generations per month with study in the browser and no exports. Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF export, which is the route to getting your cards into GoodNotes.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I lay out flashcards on a GoodNotes page?

Split each page into a question area on top and an answer area below, or use one card per page and hide the answer while you test yourself. Keep the same layout for every card so your eye knows where to look. A consistent layout makes review faster.

How many flashcards should I make for one GoodNotes study session?

Most people do well with a focused set of 20 to 40 cards for a single session, then review them again later. Smaller decks are easier to finish and make gaps in your understanding easier to spot. Spaced repetition handles the timing of later reviews for you.

Can I export my flashcards to GoodNotes?

Yes, on Plus you can export your deck as a PDF and open it in GoodNotes. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.

Is DeckOwl free to try?

Yes, you can start without a credit card, and the free plan includes 3 generations per month. Plus costs $99.90 a year or $9.99 a month, and students with a school email get 40% off.

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