Turn your class notes into AI flashcards like Quizlet
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds flashcards you can review with spaced repetition in your browser.
Making AI flashcards from your own course material
Learning how to make AI flashcards like Quizlet starts with the material you already have, such as lecture slides, a textbook chapter or your own notes. The fastest route is to upload that file and let the AI draft the questions, then correct anything that is off.
- Start with a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page
- Edit or delete any card before you study it
- Review in the browser with spaced repetition
- Export to PDF, DOCX, Anki or CSV on the Plus plan
Works from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX files, PPTX slides, plain text notes or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards you miss come back sooner and cards you know are spaced further apart, so you spend time on what you actually forget.
Quizzes and mind maps too
Turn the same material into multiple choice, true or false and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map.
How it works
Upload your notes
Add a PDF, slides, a document or a photo of your notes. No credit card is needed to start.
Generate the flashcards
DeckOwl reads the material and drafts question and answer cards. Edit any card that is unclear before you study.
Review with spacing
Study in the browser. Cards are scheduled with spaced repetition so each session focuses on the ones you are about to forget.
Good flashcards have one idea per card, a clear question on the front and a short answer on the back. Review them in short, regular sessions instead of cramming, because spaced repetition schedules each card for the moment you are likely to forget it.
The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Plus adds unlimited generations and export to PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV, so you can take your deck into other tools.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for photosynthesis?
Make one card per term, equation or process step, such as the light reactions, the Calvin cycle and the inputs and outputs of each. Split a full chapter into smaller decks so each review session stays short.
What should a good photosynthesis flashcard answer include?
Keep each answer to one idea, such as the location, an input or a product, and add the reason in a short clause. Cards that ask why the Calvin cycle needs ATP and NADPH build understanding better than word definitions alone.
Can I export AI flashcards to Anki or PDF?
Yes, but export is a paid feature. The Plus plan includes PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for $9.99 per month or $99.90 per year, while the free plan lets you study in the browser with 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to try DeckOwl?
No, you can start on the free plan without a credit card. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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