Get free flashcards you can download, built from your own notes
Skip the generic decks. Upload your readings, slides or lecture notes and get a flashcard set matched to what your course covers.
Why a custom deck beats a generic download
A free flashcards download often gives you a generic deck that may skip the points your professor stressed. A set made from your own readings is more likely to match what your course covers.
- Upload PDFs, slides, notes or photos of pages
- Cards built only from your own material
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews automatically
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in browser
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes or photos of pages and get cards tied to what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals your memory needs, so you review what is fading and skip what you already know.
Quizzes and mind maps
Get multiple choice, true/false and short answer quizzes with explanations, plus mind maps built from the same material.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards and edit anything that looks off before you start studying.
Study in the browser
Start free with 3 generations a month, or export your deck on the Plus plan.
DeckOwl does not hand out a ready-made file. It builds cards from the material you upload, so you can start without a credit card and study on the free plan in your browser.
If you need the cards outside the browser, exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are part of the Plus plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one chapter?
Most chapters work well with 20 to 40 cards, with one fact or concept per card. Keep each front short enough to answer from memory.
How often should I review flashcards?
Review new cards daily while you are learning the material, then let spaced repetition stretch the gaps as you answer correctly. Missed cards come back sooner.
Can I download my flashcards for free?
The free plan lets you study in the browser but does not include exports. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are on Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month.
Do I need a credit card to start?
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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