Turn any PDF into flashcards instead of a blank form
Blank printable forms don't know what you're studying. Upload your own PDF, slides, notes, or photos of pages and get flashcards built from your material, with spaced repetition to keep them sticking.
Why a custom flashcard set beats a blank template
Blank printable forms are easy to find, but a flashcards form PDF filled with your own terms is what actually helps you study. A template gives you empty boxes. You still have to decide what goes on each card, and that is the part that takes the most time.
- Cards come from your own PDFs, slides, notes, or photos, not a generic template.
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you get right and wrong.
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study.
- Plus includes unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
Built from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages. The text is read and turned into cards that match your course.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the right intervals so you review what you are about to forget, not everything at once.
Export when you need it
Free plans study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export so you can print a card set or move it into another app.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, notes file, or a photo of a page from your textbook or handout.
Generate flashcards
DeckOwl pulls out terms and questions from the text and writes a front and back for each card.
Study or export
Review in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to PDF or Anki on a Plus plan.
DeckOwl reads your own file and proposes the cards. You check them, edit anything that is off, and then study with spaced repetition so the hard items come back more often than the easy ones.
If you need a printout for a class or a tutor, generate the set from your material first and export it as a PDF on a Plus plan. Free accounts can study the same cards in the browser.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I make flashcards for Spanish verb forms?
Paste your verb charts or upload the chapter as a PDF. Each card can ask for one form, such as the preterite yo form of tener, with the correct answer on the back. Review the cards you miss more often until they are automatic.
How many flashcards should I make for verb forms?
Start with one tense or one set of forms, about 20 to 40 cards, so you can review them daily. Add more once the first set feels comfortable. Smaller sets are easier to keep up with than one huge deck.
Can I print the flashcards as a PDF?
Yes, PDF export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study the cards in the browser but does not include exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without adding a card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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