Turn your notes and photos into free flashcards with images
Upload a PDF, a slide deck, typed notes, or a photo of a textbook page. DeckOwl reads the text and builds flashcards you can study in the browser right away.
How free flashcards with images work
Textbook photos and lecture slides already hold most of what you need to study, so free flashcards with images can start from the files you already have. Upload a photo of a page and DeckOwl reads the text with text recognition, then turns the key terms and facts into cards.
- Upload photos of textbook pages, handwritten notes, or slides alongside PDFs and DOCX files.
- Study the generated cards in your browser on the free plan.
- Use spaced repetition to review the cards you are most likely to forget.
- Upgrade to Plus when you want PDF, DOCX, Anki, or CSV exports.
Photos of pages work
Snap a textbook page or handwritten notes and upload the image. Text recognition reads it so the cards come from what is on the page.
Cards built from your material
Flashcards come from your own files, so they match the course you are actually taking instead of a generic deck.
Spaced repetition scheduling
Cards are scheduled for review at increasing intervals, so you spend time on the ones you are about to forget.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text, or an image of your notes or a page.
Generate your flashcards
DeckOwl creates flashcards from the text it finds. Free accounts get 3 generations per month.
Study in the browser
Review cards right away on the free plan. Upgrade to Plus if you want to export them.
The free plan gives you 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. If you want to keep cards outside DeckOwl, Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV export.
Image-based cards are most useful when the page is clear and well lit, since the cards can only reflect text that the reader can pick up. Check each card against the source before you rely on it for an exam.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I study Newton's laws with flashcards?
Make one card per law with the statement on the front and an everyday example on the back. Add a card for F = ma and one for the units of force so you can recall both the rule and how to apply it.
How many flashcards should I make for Newton's laws of motion?
Start with about six cards: the three laws, the equation F = ma, the definition of inertia, and the newton as a unit. Add more once you can answer those without looking.
Is DeckOwl free to use?
Yes. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study, with no credit card needed to start.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, but exports are a paid feature. Plus ($39/year or $7.99/month) includes Anki, PDF, DOCX, and CSV export.
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