Turn photos of your notes into flashcards for free
Photograph a page or upload a screenshot, and DeckOwl reads the text and turns it into flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. Start free with no credit card.
Why a picture-based flashcard app helps
Many students already have their material on paper or in a phone camera roll, so a free flashcard app that allows pictures removes the retyping step. You take the photo, and the text becomes study material.
- Photograph printed pages, slides or handwritten notes
- Edit generated cards before studying them
- Review cards in short sessions using spaced repetition
- Keep your first 3 monthly generations on the free plan
Photos and images
Snap a picture of printed pages, whiteboard notes or slides. Text recognition reads them before the cards are written.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you spend more time on what you are about to forget.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. No credit card is needed.
How it works
Add your material
Upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or a photo of a page.
Generate cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the text it finds, ready for you to edit.
Study in the browser
Review each card with spaced repetition. Upgrade to Plus if you want exports to Anki, PDF, DOCX or CSV.
Clear, well-lit and straight-on photos give the cleanest results, because text recognition can misread smudged or messy handwriting. Check the generated cards against the original page before you rely on them.
Once the cards are made, short daily sessions work well. Try to answer each card from memory before you flip it, and let the spaced repetition schedule bring back the ones you miss.
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Turn photos of notes into flashcards free, with 3 generations a month to start.
Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one textbook chapter?
Start with the key terms and definitions from each section, which usually gives a manageable set for one chapter. Add more cards for anything you keep missing during review.
Does a photo of my notes work as well as a typed copy?
Either works. Photos are faster to capture, but well-lit, straight shots give the cleanest text, so check the generated cards against the page.
Can I export the flashcards I make for free?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser, while Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.
Do I need a credit card to try it?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card, and students get 40% off Plus with a school email.
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