Make flashcards faster by generating them from your own notes
Upload a PDF, slide deck, set of notes or a photo of a page and get a first draft of flashcards in minutes. Edit what you want, then study with spaced repetition.
Why generating cards beats typing them
Learning how to make flashcards faster usually comes down to skipping the typing. Most of the time goes into copying terms from a textbook chapter or slide deck, and a tool can pull those same terms from the file in seconds.
- Turn a 40-slide deck into a first draft of cards in one upload.
- Edit or delete any card before you start studying.
- Photograph a handout and let text recognition read it.
- Review the cards you miss more often and the rest less often.
Starts from your own material
Upload PDFs, DOCX, PPTX, plain text or photos of pages. Cards come from the material you are actually studying.
Spaced repetition built in
Reviews are scheduled so you spend more time on the cards you miss and less on the ones you already know.
Study in the browser
Start on the free plan with no credit card. Study right away, then export to Anki or CSV when you upgrade.
How it works
Upload your material
Add a PDF, slide deck, notes file or a photo of a page.
Review the draft cards
Keep the cards that matter, edit wording and remove the rest.
Study on a schedule
Use spaced repetition so reviews come back right before you would forget.
DeckOwl reads PDFs, DOCX and PPTX files, plain notes and photos of pages, then drafts cards you can edit before studying. Spaced repetition then schedules reviews so your time goes to the cards you actually miss.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make per study session?
Most students do better with a small set of 15 to 25 cards that they review daily than with one long batch. Keep each card to a single fact so it is quick to answer.
Is it better to write flashcards by hand or generate them?
Writing cards by hand forces you to decide what matters, which helps some learners. Generating them first and then editing is faster, and removing or rewording weak cards still gives you that decision-making step.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, Anki export is included in the Plus plan at $39/year or $7.99/month. Students with a school email get 40% off.
Is there a free plan?
Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. Exports are available on paid plans.
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