Get your own study deck into Anki from notes and PDFs
DeckOwl does not include the AnKing deck. It turns your own slides, notes, and textbook pages into flashcards with spaced repetition, and Plus lets you export them to Anki.
Why generating your own deck can work better
Many students asking how to get the AnKing deck into Anki want a shared deck they can trust for board review. A shared deck is a separate product that DeckOwl does not provide, and it may not match your own lectures, so the cards can feel out of step with what you are being tested on.
- Start free with 3 generations per month and study in the browser
- Plus includes unlimited generations and Anki, PDF, DOCX, and CSV export
- Pro adds a stronger AI model and bulk upload for large course folders
- Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start
Built from your material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes, or photos of pages and get flashcards that match your course.
Spaced repetition
Cards are scheduled so you review the ones you are about to forget, both in the browser and in exports.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus exports PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV files, so your generated cards can go straight into your Anki collection.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add lecture slides, a chapter PDF, or photos of handwritten notes. Text recognition reads the images.
Generate and review the cards
Get flashcards, quizzes, or a mind map, then edit anything that does not match your course.
Export to Anki
On Plus, export the deck to Anki and study it there with the same spacing schedule.
An alternative is to turn the material you already study into cards. Upload your slides, notes, or textbook chapters, generate flashcards, then review and trim them. Your cards stay aligned with your course, and you still get spaced repetition.
Plus exports the deck to Anki, so you can keep studying in the app you already use.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for a board review topic?
Make enough cards to cover each distinct fact once, rather than many near-duplicates. Split long topics into sections of about 20 to 40 cards so each session stays manageable.
Is it better to make my own cards or use a shared deck?
Your own cards match your course and your instructor's emphasis, while shared decks cover broader material. Many students use both, with their own cards for weak areas.
Can I export my DeckOwl cards to Anki?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. Plus is $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month and includes Anki export.
Does DeckOwl include the AnKing deck?
No. DeckOwl generates flashcards from the files you upload, so the cards come from your own material.
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