Get an Anki deck on your phone from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl makes flashcards with spaced repetition, and Plus lets you export them to Anki so they are ready on your phone.
From your notes to an Anki deck on your phone
Most people who want an Anki deck on your app already have the material: lecture slides, a textbook chapter or a page of handwritten notes. Starting from that material is usually faster than typing cards from scratch, and it keeps the cards tied to what your course actually covers.
- Turn PDFs, slides, notes and photos of pages into flashcards in one step.
- Export to Anki on Plus, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export.
- Study in the browser on the free plan, with 3 generations per month.
- Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Starts from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Text recognition reads the pages so the cards match what you actually studied.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled so you review the ones you are about to forget. You can study right in the browser on the free plan.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus includes Anki export, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export and unlimited generations. Students get 40% off with a school email.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a document, pasted text or photos of pages. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the flashcards
Check the generated cards, edit anything that looks off, and keep the ones you want in your deck.
Export and open in Anki
On the Plus plan, export the deck to Anki, then import the file into the Anki app on your phone.
DeckOwl reads PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text and images, then produces flashcards with spaced repetition. You can study them in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month. Exports are a Plus feature, so you will need that plan to move the deck into Anki.
Once the file is exported, import it into the Anki app on your phone. Check a few cards after the import to confirm the fronts and backs came through as you expected before you start a study session.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for intro biology?
Aim for one idea per card, and focus on the terms, processes and comparisons your instructor emphasizes. A focused deck of a few hundred cards is more useful than a huge one you will not review.
What makes a good flashcard front?
Write the front as a specific question, such as what a structure does or how two processes differ. Keep the back short enough to check in a few seconds, and avoid cards that hide several facts at once.
Can I export to Anki on the free plan?
No. The free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month, but exports are included on Plus. Plus is $39/year or $7.99/month.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can create an account and try the free plan without a credit card, then decide later whether you want Plus.
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