Turn any PDF, slide deck or photo into flashcards with AI
Upload your own readings, lecture slides, notes or photos of pages. DeckOwl drafts flashcards you can edit, then schedules reviews so you see the hard cards more often.
Why generate flashcards from your own notes
Study sessions go better when flashcards come from the material you actually have to learn. A generic deck may skip the terms your professor stressed, while cards built from your own readings and slides match the test. Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page, and DeckOwl drafts question-and-answer cards for you to check.
- Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
- Edit every card before you study it
- Schedule reviews with spaced repetition on Plus
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card
Works with your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards you miss come back sooner, and cards you know fade into longer gaps, so review time goes where it helps.
Study anywhere
Study in your browser on the free plan. Plus adds exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the draft cards
Edit, delete or add cards so they match what your instructor expects.
Study on a schedule
Work through due cards each day and let the spacing decide what comes next.
Editing matters as much as generating. Read each draft, fix any wording that is off, and remove cards that test trivia. Keeping cards short and specific makes them easier to answer from memory and easier to review in a few seconds.
Once the deck is set, spaced repetition does the scheduling. Cards you miss return sooner, and cards you know move to longer gaps. Plus includes spaced repetition and exports to Anki, so you can keep studying in the tool you already use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the US Constitution?
Make one card per article, amendment or key term, and split any answer that takes more than a sentence into two cards. Focus on the wording your course emphasizes rather than covering every clause.
Is spaced repetition better than rereading my notes?
For most people, reviewing cards at increasing intervals helps more information stick than rereading the same notes. Test yourself from memory first, then check the answer.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, export to Anki is included on the Plus plan, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. No credit card is needed to start, and students with a school email get 40% off paid plans.
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