Turn your own notes into flashcards on any Apple device
Upload a PDF, slide deck, text file or photo of a page and get flashcards with spaced repetition, studied right in your browser.
Making flashcards on iPhone, iPad and Mac
Students who want to know how to make flashcards on Apple devices usually have their notes in a PDF, a slide deck or a photo of a textbook page. The trick is to start from that material instead of typing every card by hand. Here is how to make flashcards on Apple devices from your own files with DeckOwl.
- Photos of pages are read with text recognition, so a snapshot of a printed handout works.
- The free plan includes 3 generations per month, browser study and no exports.
- Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month removes the generation limit and adds exports.
- Students get 40% off with a school email, and no credit card is needed to start.
Upload from any device
Send a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of a page from your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Flashcards with spaced repetition
Cards return on a schedule that brings back the ones you are most likely to forget.
Export when you need it
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export for printing or moving cards into other apps.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slides, notes or a photo of a textbook page.
Check the generated cards
Review the flashcards DeckOwl creates from your material before you start.
Study with spaced repetition
Review in your browser and let the schedule decide which cards come back next.
Once the cards exist, spaced repetition schedules reviews so the cards you miss appear more often. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser, while Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month adds unlimited generations and exports.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one chapter?
Aim for one idea per card, and put the most important terms and definitions first. Then add cards for processes and examples you keep getting wrong.
What makes a flashcard easier to remember?
Keep the front to a single question and the back to a short answer in your own words. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you miss more often.
Can I start making flashcards without a credit card?
Yes, no credit card is needed to start. The free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Anki export is part of the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. Free accounts can study in the browser but cannot export.
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