Turn your own notes into free flashcards you can study online
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page and get flashcards you can review in the browser, with spacing built in.
How free online flashcards work with your own notes
Pre-made decks are fine for general terms, but they rarely match your lecture slides or textbook chapter. That is why free flashcards online work best when they come from the material you are actually studying.
- Cards are built from your own PDFs, slides, notes or photos
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews around the cards you miss
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
Any source you already have
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember them, so you spend time on what you miss.
Free to start
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed.
How it works
Upload your material
Add the file or photos from your class, textbook chapter or lecture slides.
Review the cards
Check the generated flashcards and edit any that do not match what your instructor covered.
Study with spacing
Work through the deck in the browser and let the schedule bring back the cards you find hard.
DeckOwl reads your file, pulls out key terms and questions, and writes cards you can review right away in the browser. You can check each card before you start so the deck matches your course.
Start with the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month. If you want to export cards to Anki or CSV, Plus adds unlimited generations along with those export options.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make per topic?
Aim for one fact or question per card so each review takes only a few seconds. Most chapters work well with a focused set of cards per section rather than one giant deck.
What is the best way to review flashcards?
Review them regularly in short sessions instead of cramming the night before. Spaced repetition helps by showing harder cards more often and easier ones less often.
Is the free plan really free?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, and no credit card is needed to start. Exports are part of the paid Plus plan.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in Plus, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. Students with a school email get 40% off.
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