Turn your own notes into an editable flashcard set
If you need a printable template, start with your own material instead. DeckOwl turns uploaded PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages into flashcards with spaced repetition.
Why a custom set beats a generic template
Most generic printouts work for a fixed list of terms, but real course material rarely fits a fixed grid. A editable flashcard template built from your own source keeps the wording tied to the lecture or textbook you will be tested on.
- Works with PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, and images of pages
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews automatically
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Students get 40% off Plus with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Built from your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text notes or a photo of a page. The cards match what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition in the browser
Cards come back at increasing intervals, and the free plan lets you study right in the browser.
Export when you need a file
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export. The free plan stays in the browser with no exports.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, notes or images of pages.
Generate flashcards
Review the cards DeckOwl creates and keep the ones you want.
Study or export
Study free in the browser, or export to an editable PDF or DOCX on Plus.
Each generated card can be checked against the original page before you rely on it, so reviewing the output is part of the process. That check takes far less time than typing every card by hand.
Free accounts get 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus, at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, removes the generation limit and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a single exam topic?
Most chapters work well with 20 to 40 cards, each covering one fact. Start with the terms your instructor emphasized and add more where you keep missing answers.
What makes a good flashcard front and back?
Put one question or term on the front and a short answer on the back. Avoid cards that ask for two facts at once, since those are hard to grade yourself on.
Can I get an editable Word or PDF version of my cards?
Yes, on the Plus plan you can export to PDF and DOCX. The free plan keeps your cards in the browser with no exports.
Is there a free way to start?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, and you do not need a credit card to start.
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