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Turn your own notes into a free flashcard set

Upload a PDF, slide deck, notes file or photo of a page and get flashcards you can study in the browser on the free plan.

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Drop files here or browsePDF, DOCX, PPTX, text or photos of your notes · several files with Plus

Free · First set needs no signup · Creates flashcards in seconds

How a free flashcard maker fits into studying

Most students searching for a free flashcard maker already have the material they need: a lecture PDF, a slide deck, or photos of handwritten pages. Turning that material into question-and-answer cards is the slow part, and that is where DeckOwl helps.

Free plan: 3 generations per month with no credit card needed
Study in the browser on the free plan
Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month for unlimited generations and exports
Students get 40% off with a school email

Example biology flashcards (general study topic)

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, through cellular respiration.

How do the outcomes of mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis yields two identical diploid cells; meiosis yields four genetically distinct haploid cells.

What does osmosis describe?The net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane toward the side with higher solute concentration.

What is the role of RNA polymerase?It transcribes DNA into messenger RNA.

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?It modifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport.

Generate the full set

Upload what you already have

PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, plus mind maps from the same material.

Spaced repetition on Plus

Plus schedules your flashcard reviews at increasing intervals so you revisit cards right before you forget them.

How it works

Upload your material

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

Generate your cards

DeckOwl builds flashcards from the text it reads in your file.

Study and review

Study in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV on Plus.

DeckOwl reads the text in each upload, including photos of pages, and turns it into flashcards you can review right away. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no credit card needed to begin.

Canva is built for designing visuals, while DeckOwl focuses on turning your own material into study questions. If you want unlimited generations, spaced repetition and exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV, the Plus plan covers those.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for one biology chapter?

Most chapters work well with 20 to 40 cards, each covering one idea. Start with the definitions, processes and terms your instructor emphasized, then add cards for anything you keep missing.

What makes a good flashcard question?

A good card asks one specific thing with one clear answer, such as a term's definition or a step in a process. Keep the back short, because long answers are hard to recall under pressure.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki or Canva?

Exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV are part of the Plus plan, while the free plan lets you study in the browser only. DeckOwl does not connect to Canva, so any Canva designs need to be made separately.

Do I need a credit card to try it?

No. You can start on the free plan with 3 generations per month without adding a credit card.

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