Get a free editable flashcard template built from your notes
Skip the blank grid. Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl writes flashcards from your own material, scheduled with spaced repetition.
Why generate your own cards instead of downloading a blank template
A printable blank grid is handy only until you realize it cannot tell you what to learn. If you want a free editable flashcard template for Word or PDF, DeckOwl takes a different route: you upload your own material and it writes the cards for you.
- Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text file or image of a page
- Cards are written from your own material instead of a generic list
- Spaced repetition brings back the cards you are about to forget
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in Plus
Cards from your own material
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images and get flashcards based on what you actually need to learn.
Spaced repetition built in
Reviews are scheduled so the cards you miss come back sooner, which a static printable template cannot do.
Export on Plus
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export along with unlimited generations. The free plan studies in the browser.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. Text recognition reads the pages for you.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards against your notes and keep the ones that match what your course covers.
Study on a schedule
Spaced repetition shows each card again just before you would forget it.
The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is part of Plus, so a Word or PDF file comes from that plan.
Spaced repetition schedules reviews so cards you miss return sooner, which is the part a static template never provides.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a biology unit?
Start with the terms your instructor emphasized, then add cards for anything you keep missing in practice. One idea per card works better than long answers.
What makes a good flashcard for studying?
Ask one specific question per card with a short answer you can check against your notes. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you are about to forget.
Can I download my flashcards as a Word or PDF file for free?
Export is part of the paid Plus plan, which includes PDF and DOCX export. The free plan gives you 3 generations a month and lets you study in the browser.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off with a school email.
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