Get an Anki deck on your phone from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, generate flashcards, then export them to Anki or study them in your browser on your phone.
Why getting your deck on your phone matters
An Anki deck on your phone lets you review during a commute, between classes or while waiting in line, which is when short sessions add up. The fastest route is to start from the material you already have, such as lecture slides or a chapter PDF, instead of retyping notes by hand.
- Upload the PDF, slides or notes your class actually uses
- Check each card before you export so the deck matches the course
- Export to Anki on Plus if you want the deck in your phone's Anki app
- Use the browser on the free plan to study on your phone without exporting
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages and get flashcards made from what you actually need to learn.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export your flashcards to Anki (along with PDF, DOCX and CSV) so the deck can go onto your phone.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled for review so you see the hard ones more often, whether you study on a laptop or a phone.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, text file or a clear photo of a page. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate and check the cards
Review the flashcards, edit any that are unclear, and keep the ones that match your course.
Get the deck onto your phone
Export to Anki on Plus and move the file to your phone, or study the cards in your phone's browser on the free plan.
Free accounts get 3 generations per month and can study in the browser, which works on a phone. Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month removes the generation limit and adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export, so the cards can leave DeckOwl and go into your own study app.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I put in one deck for phone study?
Short decks of 50 to 150 cards are easier to review in small daily sessions on a phone. Split a long chapter into several decks by topic so each one stays manageable.
How do I make phone study sessions stick?
Review a small set every day rather than cramming a large one once a week. Spaced repetition helps by bringing back cards you miss more often.
Is exporting my flashcards to Anki free?
Export to Anki is part of the Plus plan at $99.90/year or $9.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser without exports.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without a credit card and upgrade later if you want exports and unlimited generations.
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