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Turn your notes into a flashcard template for Google Sheets

Skip the blank spreadsheet. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to review in your browser.

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Why generate a template from your own notes

A flashcard template Google Sheets users download is a fixed grid of blank cells, so the hard part of studying, deciding what to ask, is still left to you. A generated deck starts from the material you already have and writes the question and answer for each term.

Start from your own PDFs, slides or notes instead of an empty grid
Study in the browser on the free plan with 3 generations per month
Export to CSV on Plus and open the file in Google Sheets
Use spaced repetition so cards return when you are about to forget them

Example Google Sheets function flashcards

What does VLOOKUP(search_key, range, index, [is_sorted]) do?It searches the first column of a range for the search key and returns the value from the given column in the same row.

What does COUNTIF(range, criterion) do?It counts the cells in a range that meet one condition, such as equal to a value or greater than a number.

What shortcut inserts today's date in Google Sheets?Ctrl+; on Windows or Cmd+; on Mac inserts the date, and Ctrl+Shift+; inserts the current time.

What does the dollar sign in $B$2 do when a formula is copied?It locks the column and row, so the reference stays on B2 instead of shifting to other cells.

What is the syntax of the IF function?IF(logical_expression, value_if_true, value_if_false), which returns one value when the test is true and another when it is false.

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Built from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images of pages. The flashcards come from your own lecture notes and readings, not a generic list.

Spaced repetition

Cards come back on a schedule that adjusts to what you miss, so review time goes to the material you are actually losing.

CSV export for spreadsheets

On Plus, export your cards as CSV. The file opens directly in Google Sheets, so you can sort, filter or edit the deck there.

How it works

Upload your source

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, text notes or a photo of a textbook page.

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each card, then trim or edit anything that does not match your course.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the free plan. On Plus, export to CSV for Google Sheets, or to PDF, DOCX or Anki.

Keeping cards in a spreadsheet works well for sorting by topic or tracking which items you have mastered. The bigger gain comes from starting with accurate content, then moving it into a sheet for editing and filtering.

Review your generated cards before you rely on them. Correct any answer that does not match your textbook or lecture, and remove cards that cover material you do not need for the exam.

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Frequently asked questions

What columns should a flashcard spreadsheet have?

At minimum, use one column for the front (the term or question) and one for the back (the answer). Adding a column for the topic or source page makes it easier to filter by chapter before a test.

How do I set up flashcards in Google Sheets by hand?

Type the front and back of each card in adjacent columns, then use the filter tool to pick a topic or review a subset. Sheets does not schedule reviews, so you will need to track dates yourself if you want spaced repetition.

Can I export my flashcards to Google Sheets?

Yes, on the Plus plan you can export to CSV, and that file opens in Google Sheets. Plus costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and the free plan does not include exports.

Is DeckOwl free to try?

Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start. Students with a school email get 40 percent off paid plans.

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