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Turn your notes into free flashcards, with unlimited runs on Plus

Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. The free plan covers 3 generations a month, and no credit card is needed to start.

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How free flashcards fit into real study time

Most students who want free flashcards with no cap are really asking how to get through a full chapter without hitting a wall. DeckOwl's free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study them in the browser, so you can test the workflow on your own material before deciding whether you need more.

3 generations a month on the free plan, with study in the browser
Unlimited generations with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month
Spaced repetition scheduling for flashcards on every plan
Students get 40% off with a school email address

Example biology flashcards for a free study set

What is the function of the mitochondrion?It produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.

What is osmosis?The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration.

How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells.

What are the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis?Light energy, water, and carbon dioxide go in; glucose and oxygen come out.

What does the Pythagorean theorem state?In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

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Make flashcards in the browser on the free plan without entering a credit card.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know are spaced further apart.

Any source

Work from PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or images read with text recognition.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file, or a photo of your notes.

Review the cards

Check the generated flashcards and edit any that need a clearer question or answer.

Study on a schedule

Review in the browser with spaced repetition until the cards stick.

Flashcards work best when they come from the material you are actually tested on: lecture slides, textbook chapters, or photos of handwritten notes. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file, or image, and the app drafts cards you can edit before you start studying.

Spaced repetition does the scheduling for you, so reviews happen just before you would forget. Unlimited generations start with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and Plus also adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a truly unlimited free flashcard plan?

No. The free plan includes 3 generations a month. Unlimited generations start with Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month.

How many flashcards should I make for one topic?

Aim for one card per fact, term, or relationship you need to recall, and keep each card to a single idea. For a dense chapter, a few dozen focused cards are usually more useful than a long list of broad ones.

What is the best way to study flashcards?

Review them in short daily sessions rather than cramming, and say the answer aloud or write it out before flipping the card. Spaced repetition helps by bringing back the cards you miss more often.

Can I export my flashcards?

Export is a paid feature. Plus includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so you can move your cards into other tools if you need them.

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