Turn your own notes into Anki flashcards with AI
Upload a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a page. DeckOwl builds flashcards with spaced repetition, and the Plus plan lets you export them to Anki.
How to make Anki flashcards from your own material
Most people who want Anki flashcards end up typing cards by hand from a textbook chapter, which is slow and easy to abandon halfway through.
- Start from the notes or slides you already have instead of retyping them.
- Review every generated card before it goes into your study queue.
- Study with spaced repetition in the browser on the free plan.
- Export to Anki on Plus when you want to keep studying in Anki.
Works from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX or PPTX files, plain text notes, or photos of pages. Text in images is read with text recognition.
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 on Plus
Plus exports your flashcards to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV. The free plan studies in the browser without exports.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, document, notes file or photo of a textbook page.
Review the generated cards
Check the flashcards DeckOwl creates, edit anything that is unclear, and keep the ones you want.
Study or export
Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export to Anki on a Plus plan.
DeckOwl reads your source file and drafts question and answer cards from it. You can review each card before studying, so the deck reflects what your course actually covers rather than generic content. The free plan lets you study those cards in the browser.
If you want the cards in Anki, the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month exports them to Anki, and also supports PDF, DOCX and CSV export. Plus also includes unlimited generations.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make for the skeletal system?
Aim for one card per fact you need to recall, such as a bone name, its location, or a joint type. Many students find that a unit of anatomy works best in several smaller decks rather than one large one.
What is the best way to study bone names with flashcards?
Use short prompts, such as a bone's location on a diagram, and test yourself before checking the answer. Spaced repetition helps you revisit the bones you miss more often.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki for free?
No. Exporting to Anki is part of the Plus plan, which costs $39 per year or $7.99 per month, and students can get 40% off with a school email. The free plan lets you study in the browser with up to 3 generations per month.
Do I need a credit card to start?
No. You can start on the free plan without entering a credit card.
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