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Turn your lecture notes into an Anki deck using AI

Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page, and DeckOwl builds flashcards you can study in the browser or export to Anki.

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Making an Anki deck with AI, step by step

If you want to make an Anki deck using AI, start with the material you already have. Your slides, textbook chapter or handwritten notes are the source, so the cards match what your course actually tests.

Use one fact per card so reviews stay quick and honest.
Upload the slides or chapter your exam covers rather than a whole textbook.
Check every answer against your source before you rely on it.
Export to Anki on Plus if you want Anki's scheduler and add-ons.

Example intro biology flashcards

What is the function of mitochondria?They produce most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration.

What does osmosis describe?The net movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from lower to higher solute concentration.

How do mitosis and meiosis differ?Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically varied haploid cells.

What is the role of ribosomes?They translate messenger RNA into proteins.

What is the basic unit of heredity?A gene, a segment of DNA that codes for a protein or functional RNA.

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Starts from your material

Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain notes, or photos of pages. Text recognition reads images so you do not retype anything.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards are scheduled so you review what you are about to forget. You can study every card in the browser on any plan.

Exports for Anki

On Plus, export your generated cards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. Free accounts can study in the browser without exports.

How it works

Upload your source

Add the lecture slides, chapter PDF, or notes you want to study. No credit card is needed to start.

Generate and review the cards

Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates, edit anything that looks off, and remove cards you do not need.

Export or study

Study in the browser right away, or export to Anki on Plus to keep your deck in the app you already use.

Review the generated cards before you import them. Keep the ones that test one fact each, rewrite any that combine several ideas, and add cards for terms your instructor stressed. A smaller, accurate deck will serve you better than a large, messy one.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for an intro biology unit?

Aim for one card per key term, process or distinction in each lecture, which often lands between 30 and 60 cards per unit. Add cards only for ideas you still miss after a few reviews.

What makes a good flashcard for biology?

A good card asks for one fact in your own words, such as the function of an organelle or the difference between two processes. Avoid cards whose answers are long lists, since they are hard to grade honestly during review.

Can I export my flashcards to Anki for free?

Exporting to Anki is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser.

How many generations do I get on the free plan?

The free plan includes 3 generations per month. Plus removes that limit and includes unlimited generations along with PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export.

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