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Make flashcards on your MacBook Air from your own notes

Upload a PDF, slide deck, or photo of a page and get flashcards you can review right in your browser.

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Making flashcards on a MacBook Air, step by step

If you are making flashcards on a MacBook Air for a class, the fastest route is to start from material you already have, such as lecture slides or a textbook chapter saved as a PDF. The process takes a few minutes and does not require a separate app.

Upload PDFs, slides, notes, or photos of pages straight from your Mac.
Edit or delete any card before you start studying.
Review in short sessions so the spaced schedule can do its work.
Export to Anki or CSV when you move to a Plus plan.

Example biology flashcards to make on your MacBook Air

Which organelle produces most of a cell's ATP?The mitochondrion, because it carries out the final stages of cellular respiration.

What is osmosis?The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to one of higher solute concentration.

What is the main job of ribosomes?Protein synthesis, where they translate mRNA into a chain of amino acids.

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

In which phase do chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?Metaphase, because spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes and align them in the middle of the cell.

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Works in your browser

Open DeckOwl in Safari or Chrome on your MacBook Air. There is nothing to download or install.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at the right intervals, so you spend less time on what you already know.

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The free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study. Exports are available on Plus.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file, or a photo of a page taken on your MacBook Air.

Review the generated cards

Read through the flashcards, edit anything that looks off, and keep the ones that match your course.

Study on a schedule

Work through the deck in short sessions. Plus users can also export to Anki or CSV.

Start by uploading the file in your browser. The tool reads the text, including text in photos taken with your MacBook Air camera, and turns the key terms and ideas into question-and-answer cards you can edit before studying.

Once the deck is ready, study it in short sessions spread across several days. Spaced repetition brings back the cards you miss more often, which is more effective than rereading your notes the night before a test.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for one biology chapter?

Aim for one idea per card and focus on the terms and processes your instructor emphasized. Add more cards later if you find gaps while reviewing.

What is the best way to study flashcards?

Say each answer out loud before you flip the card, then review in short sessions spread over several days. Cards you miss should come back sooner than the ones you know well.

Can I export my flashcards from DeckOwl?

Exports to PDF, DOCX, Anki, and CSV are part of the Plus plan, which costs $39/year or $7.99/month. The free plan lets you study in the browser.

Do I need to install anything on my MacBook Air?

No. DeckOwl runs in Safari or Chrome, so you can upload files and study without installing an app. No credit card is needed to start.

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