Turn your Notability notes into flashcards with AI
Export your handwritten or typed Notability notes as a PDF, upload them to DeckOwl, and get flashcards with spaced repetition scheduled for you.
Making flashcards from Notability without retyping
Most students take notes in Notability during lectures and then never look at them again. The fastest way to turn those notes into study material is to how to make flashcards on Notability by exporting the notes as a PDF and uploading them once.
- Export the Notability note as a PDF before uploading it.
- Check that each card's answer matches your lecture notes before you start studying.
- Start with one lecture at a time so the deck stays focused.
- Free plan includes 3 generations per month, and Plus removes the limit.
Works from your own notes
Upload the PDF you exported from Notability and get flashcards built from your lecture content, not generic decks.
Reads handwriting in photos
If you prefer, photograph a page of handwritten notes and text recognition will pull the content into flashcard form.
Spaced repetition built in
Cards come back at the intervals that help you remember, so you spend less time rereading and more time recalling.
How it works
Export your notes
In Notability, export the note or lecture as a PDF to your files or Files app.
Upload to DeckOwl
Drop the PDF into DeckOwl. You can also add DOCX, PPTX, plain text or an image of a page.
Study the cards
Review the generated flashcards in your browser, and let spaced repetition decide what comes up next.
The AI reads the headings, definitions and key points in your notes and writes question-and-answer cards from them. You can review the cards right away, so the material you wrote in class becomes something you practice before the exam.
Because the cards come from your own handwriting and slides, they match the course you are actually taking. Spaced repetition then brings back the cards you miss more often.
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Frequently asked questions
How many flashcards should I make from one lecture?
Most lecture notes produce a useful set of 20 to 40 cards, depending on how dense the material is. Aim for one idea per card so each review takes only a few seconds.
Should I make flashcards from my handwritten notes or the textbook?
Use both if you can, since your notes show what your instructor emphasized and the textbook fills in detail. Cards from your notes are usually the better place to start before exams.
Can I export my flashcards to Anki?
Yes, exporting to Anki, along with PDF, DOCX and CSV, is included in the Plus plan. Studying in the browser is available on the free plan.
Does DeckOwl work with Notability files other than PDF?
You can upload DOCX, PPTX, plain text or images too, so a Notability note can go in as a PDF or as a photo of the page. The PDF export is usually the cleanest option.
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