Turn your own study material into AI flashcards
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
How AI flashcards fit into your review
Good AI flashcards start with good source material. Whether your Vaia readings are saved as a PDF, exported as slides, or photographed from a printed page, DeckOwl reads the text and turns it into question and answer cards.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or page photos as your source
- Keep one fact per card so each review is quick and clear
- Review missed cards more often than the ones you already know
- Export to Anki or CSV on the Plus plan if you study elsewhere
Works with your files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages. Images are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards return at increasing intervals, so you spend time on the facts you are about to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, notes file or a photo of a printed page.
Review the generated cards
Check the questions and answers, then keep the ones that match what your course covers.
Study on a schedule
Review each day and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you find hardest.
Cards work best when each one tests a single fact. Keep answers short, and give extra attention to the cards you miss most often, since spaced repetition schedules them to return sooner.
The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one chapter?
Most chapters work well with a few dozen cards, each covering one fact. If a card needs a long answer, split it into two simpler cards.
Should I study flashcards in one long session or several short ones?
Several short sessions spread over several days work better than one long cram. Spaced review brings each card back just before you would forget it.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, exporting to Anki is included in the Plus plan, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser without exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.
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