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Skip the blank grid. Upload your PDF, slides, notes or photos and get flashcards with spaced repetition, ready to study now or export to Word on Plus.

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Why generate cards instead of filling in a blank template

Printable grids are a fast start, but a blank page rarely matches the terms in your course. A free editable flashcard template gives you the layout, while you still have to write every term and definition yourself. DeckOwl reads your own notes and drafts the cards, so you spend your time reviewing instead of typing.

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page
Cards are drafted from your material, so the wording matches your course
Spaced repetition schedules reviews so hard cards return sooner
Word (DOCX) export is included with Plus, along with PDF, Anki and CSV

Example cell biology flashcards: term and definition

MitochondriaOrganelles where most ATP is produced during cellular respiration.

OsmosisMovement of water across a semipermeable membrane toward the side with higher solute concentration.

RibosomeOrganelle where proteins are assembled by reading the sequence in mRNA.

Golgi apparatusOrganelle that modifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport.

Passive transportMovement of substances down their concentration gradient without using cellular energy.

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Cards from your material

Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or a photo of a page, and get flashcards written from your own content.

Spaced repetition built in

Reviews are scheduled so cards you find hard come back sooner and cards you know come back less often.

Export when you need a file

Plus adds DOCX export for an editable Word file, along with PDF, Anki and CSV export.

How it works

Upload your notes

Add a PDF, slides, a document, pasted notes or a photo of a page.

Review the generated cards

Check the front and back of each card against your course material before you study.

Study or export

Study in the browser on the Free plan, or export an editable Word file with Plus.

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exporting to an editable Word (DOCX) file is part of Plus, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month and also adds unlimited generations. Students get 40% off with a school email.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for cell biology?

Most students start with 20 to 40 cards per chapter and focus on terms they keep missing. Keep each card to one idea so you can answer it in a few seconds.

What is the best way to study flashcards?

Try to answer from memory before you flip the card, then rate how hard it felt so the next review is scheduled correctly. Short daily sessions work better than one long cram before a test.

Can I export my flashcards to Word?

Yes, DOCX export is part of the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, but no exports.

Is there a free way to start?

Yes, the Free plan gives you 3 generations per month and no credit card is needed to begin. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.

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