Turn any PDF into flashcards with AI
Upload a textbook chapter, lecture slides or handwritten notes and get flashcards you can review with spaced repetition. No credit card needed to start.
Why generate flashcards from your own PDFs
Most students have a PDF of lecture notes or a textbook chapter and need a faster way to review it. DeckOwl can generate flashcards from PDF files in one upload, so you spend your time studying instead of typing cards by hand.
- Accepts PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages read with text recognition
- Flashcards use spaced repetition so weak cards come back more often
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, studied in the browser
- Plus adds unlimited generations and PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export
Works with your own files
Upload PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know fade into longer intervals.
Quizzes from the same material
Turn the same upload into multiple choice, true/false or short answer questions with explanations.
How it works
Upload your material
Drop in a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit any that need changing.
Study on a schedule
Work through cards each day and let spaced repetition decide what comes back next.
If you were hoping for a ready-made deck to download, DeckOwl does not sell or host pre-made sets. Instead you get cards built from the exact pages your class uses, which tends to match exams better than a generic deck. Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so the hard cards come back sooner.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from a PDF on the French Revolution?
Aim for one card per distinct fact, such as a date, a person or a cause, rather than one per page. A chapter often yields 40 to 80 useful cards, and you can trim any that repeat.
How often should I review flashcards with spaced repetition?
Review your due cards once a day in short sessions, which works better than cramming. Spaced repetition spaces out cards you know well and brings back the ones you miss.
Can I export my generated flashcards to Anki or CSV?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, while the Free plan lets you study in the browser only.
Can I try generating flashcards from a PDF for free?
Yes, the Free plan includes 3 generations per month and needs no credit card to start. Students get 40% off paid plans with a school email.
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