Get Quizlet-style AI flashcards from your own notes
DeckOwl reads your PDFs, slides, documents and photos of pages, then builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition.
Getting Quizlet-style AI study tools without the guesswork
Most students who search how to get Quizlet AI want one thing: flashcards built from their own class notes instead of a generic set. DeckOwl takes a PDF, slides, a document or a photo of a page and turns it into flashcards with spaced repetition, so the cards match what your instructor actually covered.
- Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or images of pages.
- Review flashcards with spaced repetition so hard cards return sooner.
- Generate quizzes with explanations and mind maps from the same material.
- Start on the free plan with 3 generations per month and no credit card.
Flashcards from your material
Upload a PDF, PPTX, DOCX, plain text notes or a photo of a page and get a set of flashcards built from it.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you find hard come back sooner, so your review time goes to the material you are most likely to forget.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same notes into multiple choice, true/false or short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a file or an image of your class material. No credit card is needed to start.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates and edit anything that does not match what your instructor covered.
Study with spaced repetition
Study in the browser on the free plan, and export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV with Plus.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exporting to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV is part of Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, and students get 40% off with a school email.
Quizlet is its own product, and DeckOwl does not give access to it. What it offers is a way to build your own AI study set quickly from material you already have.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one biology unit?
Aim for the key terms and concepts your instructor emphasized, often a few dozen cards per unit. Quality matters more than volume, so cut cards you already know well.
How often should I review flashcards to remember them long term?
Spaced repetition shows each card again just before you would likely forget it, so hard cards come back sooner. Short daily sessions work better than one long cram.
Is there a free way to try DeckOwl?
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, with no credit card needed to start. Exports are part of the paid plans.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included with Plus at $99.90/year or $9.99/month, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Students get 40% off with a school email.
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