Turn your notes into jumbo flashcards you can print
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, text files and photos of pages, then builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. Start free with no credit card.
Why teachers and tutors reach for jumbo flashcards
Large cards are easy to read across a table, easy to sort into piles, and easy to pass around a group. The problem is usually not the format but the time it takes to write every card by hand. Jumbo flashcards made from your own notes let you skip that step and go straight to review.
- Generate cards from your own PDFs, slides, notes or page photos
- Review with spaced repetition instead of random shuffling
- Export a printable PDF on Plus for paper study
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards drawn from that exact content.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer intervals, so review time goes where it counts.
Printable PDF export
On Plus, export your deck as a PDF and print it at whatever size works for your class, group or desk.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image. Photos of pages are read with text recognition.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl turns the content into flashcards, which you can edit before you study.
Study or export
Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to PDF for printing on Plus.
Start with the chapter or lecture you need to learn. Upload the file, check the cards for accuracy, and remove anything you do not need. Then study with spaced repetition on screen, or export a printable PDF on Plus when you want paper cards for a classroom activity.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Most people do well with 15 to 30 cards per topic, which is enough to cover the key terms without making each review session too long. Split a large chapter into smaller sections and make a set for each one.
What is the best way to study jumbo flashcards?
Read the front of each card, say the answer aloud or write it down, then check yourself. Keep cards you miss in the rotation and let the ones you know come up less often.
Can I print my flashcards?
Yes. PDF export is available on the Plus plan, so you can print your deck at the size you need. 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. Plus costs $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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