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Turn your class notes into flashcards on iPad for free

Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, then study the AI-made flashcards in your iPad browser with spaced repetition. No credit card needed to start.

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Why a free flashcard maker works well on iPad

Studying on an iPad is convenient, but most students still end up copying terms by hand from a lecture slide or textbook page. A free flashcard maker that reads the file you already have saves that step, and the cards come from your own course material rather than a generic list.

Works with PDFs, PPTX, DOCX, plain text and photos of pages
Spaced repetition schedules reviews based on what you miss
Edit AI-drafted cards before you study them
Free plan: 3 generations per month with browser study

Example cell biology flashcards for iPad study

MitochondriaOrganelle that produces most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.

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

What do ribosomes do?They synthesize proteins by translating mRNA, either floating in the cytoplasm or attached to rough ER.

Golgi apparatusModifies, sorts and packages proteins and lipids for transport to their final destinations.

How do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells differ?Eukaryotic cells have a membrane-bound nucleus and organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Generate the full set

Any source you already have

Upload PDFs, PowerPoint or Word files, plain text notes, or photos of printed pages. Photos are read with text recognition.

Study in the browser

Open DeckOwl in your iPad browser and review cards there. The free plan includes browser study with no exports.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards you find hard come back sooner, so your review time goes to the material you are most likely to forget.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of your handout from your iPad.

Generate your cards

The AI reads the text and drafts flashcards you can edit before studying.

Review each day

Study in short sessions and let spaced repetition schedule the cards you miss.

The free plan gives you 3 generations per month, enough to turn a chapter or a week of lecture slides into a study set. You can review everything in the browser. If you need to move cards into another app, export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is part of the paid Plus plan.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for a cell biology unit?

Focus on one lecture topic at a time and keep each card to a single term or concept. Split long definitions into two cards so each answer stays short enough to recall.

What is the best way to study flashcards on an iPad?

Review in short daily sessions rather than one long cram. Say each answer out loud before you flip the card so you practice recall, not recognition.

Is the free flashcard maker really free on iPad?

Yes. The free plan lets you generate flashcards and study them in your browser, including on an iPad, with 3 generations per month. No credit card is needed to start.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki?

Anki export is a paid feature included with the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan keeps your cards in the browser only.

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