Turn your own notes into spaced-repetition flashcards for free
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards you can study right away, with spaced repetition built in.
How the free plan compares to Anki
Many students want a free flashcard maker like Anki but do not want to type every card by hand. DeckOwl reads your own files and proposes flashcards you can study right away in the browser.
- Free plan: 3 generations per month and study in the browser
- Plus: unlimited generations and export to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX
- Students get 40% off with a school email
- No credit card needed to start
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so review time goes to the ones you are about to forget.
Works from your own files
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages and get flashcards from the material you already have.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true or false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit anything that looks off before you start studying.
Study in the browser
Start reviewing with spaced repetition. The free plan includes 3 generations a month.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no exports. Export to Anki, PDF, DOCX and CSV is part of Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for Macbeth?
Start with one card for each key event, character motive or memorable quotation, which usually adds up to a few dozen for the whole play. Add more cards for lines you keep missing.
Is there a free way to export flashcards to Anki?
Export to Anki is a paid feature on Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study generated flashcards in the browser without exports.
What should I focus on when studying Macbeth with flashcards?
Focus on character motives, key speeches and turning points such as the witches' prophecies and the murder of Duncan. Include the act and scene on the back so you can recall context, not just the words.
Does the free plan have a generation limit?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month. Plus removes that limit and includes unlimited generations.
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