Make Anki decks with AI from the notes you already have
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl writes flashcards with spaced repetition, and Plus users can export the finished deck to Anki.
What goes into a good AI-made deck
Making Anki decks with AI works best when the source is your own course material, because the cards then match what your instructor will test. Start with a single chapter or lecture rather than a full semester, so the deck stays focused and easy to review.
- Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX or PPTX files, notes, or photos of pages.
- Review every generated card and remove any that are vague or wrong.
- Keep each deck to one topic or chapter so review sessions stay short.
- Export to Anki on Plus, or study in the browser on the free plan.
Starts from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in photos is read with text recognition.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards are scheduled for review at expanding intervals, so you see difficult cards more often and easy ones less often.
Export to Anki on Plus
Plus includes Anki export along with PDF, DOCX and CSV export and unlimited generations. The free plan studies in the browser without exports.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, a Word file, text notes or a photo of a page. Choose the section you want to turn into cards if the file is long.
Generate and check the cards
DeckOwl drafts flashcards from the content. Read through them and edit or remove any card that does not match your course.
Study or export to Anki
Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or on Plus export the deck to Anki and keep reviewing there.
Good cards ask one thing each. A question about a term and its definition, or a fill-in-the-blank sentence, is easier to answer honestly than a card with three facts on the back. Check each generated card against the source before you start studying.
Students get 40% off a Plus plan with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start on the free plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for one lecture?
Most lectures give enough material for 20 to 40 focused cards, with one fact per card. If a card has a long answer, split it into two cards instead.
Should I review new cards or old cards first?
Review the cards that are due first, then add a small batch of new ones. Spaced repetition works best when you keep up with reviews every day, even for a few minutes.
Can I export my AI-made deck to Anki for free?
No, Anki export is included on the Plus plan, which is $39 per year or $7.99 per month. The free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser with three generations per month.
Does the free plan include spaced repetition?
The free plan includes studying in the browser, while spaced repetition is part of Plus. Students with a school email get 40% off Plus.
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