Turn your notes into free flashcards like Anki
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition. Start free, no credit card needed.
Free flashcards like Anki, built from your own course material
Students searching for free flashcards like Anki usually want two things: spaced repetition and a way to test the tool before paying. DeckOwl covers both by generating cards from the course files you already have.
- Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages
- Spaced repetition on every generated deck
- Study free in the browser with 3 generations per month
- Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX export on Plus
Spaced repetition
Cards return at expanding intervals, so you review each one just before you would forget it.
Reads your own files
PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and photos of pages are read with text recognition and turned into cards.
Study free in the browser
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Exports to Anki, CSV, PDF and DOCX are part of Plus.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or image of your notes.
Generate flashcards
The AI turns your content into question-and-answer cards you can edit.
Review on schedule
Spaced repetition brings each card back at the right time so it sticks.
The free plan gives you 3 generations per month, and you can study those decks in the browser. If you need to move cards into Anki itself, export to Anki is included with Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.
Students with a school email get 40% off, and no credit card is needed to start. Upload one chapter first to see how the cards match your material.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the Pythagorean theorem?
Most students do well with about five to ten cards covering the formula, identifying the hypotenuse, and a couple of worked examples. Add more only where you keep missing answers.
How do I study the Pythagorean theorem with flashcards?
Put the formula on one side and a worked triangle on the other, then review in short sessions spread over several days. Spaced repetition helps the formula stay in memory longer.
Is there a free alternative to Anki?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Exporting to Anki requires the Plus plan.
Can I export my flashcards for free?
No. PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export are paid features, starting with Plus at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.
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