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Turn your notes and slides into Anki cards with pictures

Upload a PDF, slide deck, photo of a textbook page, or typed notes. DeckOwl builds flashcards from the text and labels around your figures, and you can study them with spaced repetition in the browser.

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How to make picture-based flashcards that stick

If you want to make Anki cards with pictures, the slow way is cropping each figure from a textbook and pasting it into a card by hand. DeckOwl starts from the source itself: upload the PDF, slides, or a photo of the page, and the text around each figure becomes the basis for your flashcards.

Write prompts that name the visible detail, such as a labeled structure or a color pattern.
Keep each card to one fact so you can recall it in a few seconds.
Split a busy diagram into several cards, one per labeled part.
Review cards on a schedule instead of rereading the same page.

Example anatomy and art flashcards with visual prompts

On a diagram of the heart, which chamber receives oxygenated blood from the lungs?The left atrium, which pumps the blood into the left ventricle.

A micrograph shows chromosomes lined up across the center of the cell. Which phase of mitosis is this?Metaphase, when chromosomes align along the metaphase plate.

A painting shows one subject broken into angular planes viewed from several angles at once. Which movement is this?Cubism, associated with Picasso and Braque.

In a labeled diagram of a neuron, what is the function of the myelin sheath?It insulates the axon and speeds up nerve impulse conduction.

A photo shows a leaf with veins branching off a single central midrib. What is this venation pattern called?Pinnate venation, with secondary veins branching from one central midrib.

Generate the full set

Reads photos and scans

Photos of pages and diagrams are read with text recognition, so labels and captions become usable card content.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards are scheduled for review at increasing intervals so you spend time on what you are about to forget.

Export to Anki

Plus exports your deck to Anki, along with CSV, PDF, and DOCX, so your picture-based cards can live in your existing workflow.

How it works

Upload your figures

Add the PDF, slides, or a photo of the page that contains the diagrams you need to memorize.

Review the generated cards

Check each question so it points to a specific visible detail, and edit any card that asks too much at once.

Study, then export

Review in the browser on the free plan, or export to Anki on Plus to keep working in the app you already use.

Picture-based cards work best when the question points to something visible, such as a labeled region or a pattern to identify. Keep one idea per card so the spaced repetition schedule stays useful, and avoid prompts that require the whole diagram to be understood at once.

Plus costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month and includes unlimited generations and Anki export. The free plan gives you 3 generations per month with study in the browser. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I add a picture to an Anki card?

Anki's Add window has an image button under each field, and you can also drag an image into the field. DeckOwl generates the question and answer text, which you can then export to Anki on Plus.

What makes a good picture-based flashcard?

Ask about one visible detail, such as a labeled structure or a pattern, and keep the answer short enough to recall quickly. Avoid cards that need the entire diagram to be understood before you can answer.

Can DeckOwl make flashcards from my photos?

Yes, images are an accepted input, and photos of pages are read with text recognition to create flashcards. The free plan includes 3 generations per month with study in the browser.

Do I need a paid plan to export to Anki?

Yes, Anki export is included on Plus, which costs $99.90/year or $9.99/month. Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.

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