Turn your study material into flashcard questions with AI
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page and get question-based flashcards you can review on a spacing schedule.
Why question-based flashcards beat bare terms for exam prep
Good flashcard questions test recall instead of recognition, so asking 'What does the femur connect to?' is more useful than a card that only shows the word femur. DeckOwl writes those questions from the exact chapter or lecture you need to learn.
- Questions drawn from your own PDFs, DOCX files, slides, notes or page photos
- Spaced repetition that schedules weak cards for more frequent review
- Free browser study, with Anki and CSV export on the Plus plan
- Works for any subject, from anatomy and history to law and chemistry
Questions from your material
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes and photos of pages, then writes questions about the facts in them.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back more often, so review time goes to the questions you have not yet learned.
Study anywhere
The free plan lets you study in the browser. Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for your own study routine.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. Text recognition handles images.
Review the questions
Each card asks a question on the front and gives the answer on the back. Keep the ones that test what you need.
Study on a schedule
Work through the cards each day and let spaced repetition bring back the ones you miss.
Question cards also make self-testing easier. Cover the answer, say it out loud, then check yourself. Over several sessions, spaced repetition shifts your time toward the cards you keep missing.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, adds unlimited generations and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcard questions should I make for a skeletal system unit?
Aim for one question per distinct fact, such as each major bone, each joint type, and each function. Start with the chapter headings and key terms, then add cards for anything you miss on practice quizzes.
What kinds of questions work best on flashcards?
Questions that ask for a specific fact, a reason, or a comparison work best, such as why red bone marrow matters. Avoid yes or no questions, since they test very little recall.
Can I export my flashcard questions to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan is for studying in the browser with 3 generations per month and no exports.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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