Skip the blank cards and get flashcards made from your notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes the flashcards for you, with spaced repetition built in.
Why generate cards instead of filling in a template
Printable blank flashcards are handy if you want to copy a list by hand, but they leave the hardest part to you: deciding what belongs on each card. A blank template gives you empty space, not a study set.
- Start from your lecture slides or notes instead of an empty grid
- Keep one idea per card so each answer is quick to check
- Review and edit the generated cards before you study them
- Use spaced repetition to revisit the cards you find hard
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend less time rereading and more time recalling.
Export when you need it
Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so your cards can go into the tools you already use.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the lecture slides, chapter, or notes you need to learn. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the front and back of each card and keep the ones that match what your course covers.
Study on a schedule
Work through the deck in the browser and let spaced repetition bring back the cards you miss.
DeckOwl reads your own material and drafts the questions and answers, so you start from what your class actually covers. You still review every card, which keeps the deck accurate and keeps the work in your head where it belongs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for intro biology?
Start with 20 to 40 cards per chapter, focusing on terms, processes and cause-and-effect relationships. Cover one unit at a time so each card has a clear answer.
How do I write a good flashcard?
Keep one idea per card and phrase the front as a specific question. Short answers you can say aloud are the easiest to recall and check.
Can I export my flashcards?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser.
Is there a free plan to try it?
Yes. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and no credit card is needed to start.
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