Make free flashcards from your own notes and slides
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or photo of a page and get a flashcard set you can study in your browser. No credit card needed to start.
Why build your own set instead of using a ready-made deck
Ready-made decks rarely match the lecture you are sitting through, so a set built from your own pages usually works better. DeckOwl is an AI tool, so it is not a no-AI option, but its free plan turns your notes into free flashcards from your own material.
- Cards come from your own notes, PDFs or slides, not a generic list.
- The free plan includes 3 generations a month and browser study.
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV are included in Plus, not the free plan.
- Edit or delete any card that misses the point before you study.
Starts from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages, and the cards come from what your class actually covered.
Studied in the browser
The free plan lets you study generated cards right away, with no app install required.
Upgrade when you need exports
Plus adds unlimited generations, spaced repetition, and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for $39/year or $7.99/month.
How it works
Upload your source
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Generate your cards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the material. The free plan includes 3 generations per month.
Study in the browser
Go through the cards, check the answers, and go back over anything you miss.
If you prefer to write cards by hand, any notes app or index cards will do. DeckOwl is useful when you have a long reading or a full slide deck and want the key terms pulled out first, then you can check and edit them yourself.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for supply and demand?
Aim for one card per term or rule, such as law of demand or equilibrium price, rather than a fixed number. Most chapters on the topic fit comfortably in 20 to 40 cards.
What should a supply and demand flashcard front ask?
Ask a question that needs an explanation, such as what happens to quantity demanded when price rises. Avoid fronts that can be answered with one word, because they test recall less well.
Can I make flashcards without AI?
DeckOwl uses AI to generate cards, so it is not a no-AI tool. You can write cards by hand in any notes app or on index cards if you want to avoid AI entirely.
Can I export my flashcards for free?
No. Exports are a paid feature, included in Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser.
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