Turn your own notes into flashcards instead of a generic template
Skip the blank grid. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or photos of pages and get flashcards with spaced repetition, built from the material you are actually studying.
Why a custom flashcard set beats a generic template
Most free downloadable flashcard templates are blank grids with a front and back column, so the hard part, deciding what belongs on each card, is still left to you. DeckOwl starts from the material you are studying instead.
- Works from PDFs, slides, Word files, notes and photos of pages
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so weak cards come back more often
- Study free in the browser with 3 generations per month
- Export to PDF, Anki or CSV on Plus when you need a file
Built from your material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images, and the text is read and turned into flashcards.
Spaced repetition
Reviews are scheduled so cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know fade into longer gaps.
Study in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying right in your browser, with no download needed.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a lecture PDF, slide deck, Word file, text notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards, edit any that need changes, and keep the ones that matter for your exam.
Study on a schedule
Work through due cards with spaced repetition so each topic returns right before you would forget it.
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain-text notes or photos of a page, and the text is read and turned into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. The cards match your lecture, chapter or slides rather than a generic list.
The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser. If you need a file copy, PDF export is part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, which also includes DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one topic?
Most students do well with 15 to 30 cards per topic, with one fact or term per card. Split long chapters into sections so each set stays easy to review.
What should go on the front and back of a flashcard?
Put one question or term on the front and a short, specific answer on the back. Cards that ask for a single fact are easier to recall than cards with long paragraphs.
Can I print my flashcards from DeckOwl?
Printing needs a file export, which is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. 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 studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start.
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