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Make flashcards from your notes app without retyping

Copy your notes or export them as a PDF, DOCX, or plain text file. DeckOwl turns them into flashcards with spaced repetition, so you can start studying in minutes.

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How the notes-to-flashcards process works

Many students want to know how to make flashcards on notes app pages without retyping them, and the process is simpler than it looks. The notes you already have are the best source, because they reflect what your instructor emphasized in class.

Works with notes copied as plain text or shared as PDF or DOCX
Photos of handwritten or printed pages are read with text recognition
Flashcards use spaced repetition to schedule reviews
Free plan includes browser study; exports to Anki and CSV are on Plus

Example ancient Egypt flashcards from study notes

Which river made farming possible in ancient Egypt?The Nile, whose annual flooding deposited fertile silt along its banks.

What are the three main periods of ancient Egyptian history?The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, separated by intermediate periods of decline.

What script did ancient Egyptians use for monumental inscriptions?Hieroglyphs, which mix logographic signs with alphabetic signs.

Which pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty built the Great Pyramid of Giza?Khufu, also called Cheops, because the pyramid was his tomb.

Why was the Rosetta Stone important for Egyptology?It repeats one decree in Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphs, which allowed scholars to decipher hieroglyphs.

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Paste notes or upload files

Paste plain text from your notes app or upload a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, or a photo of a page. Photos are read with text recognition.

Spaced repetition built in

Cards come back at intervals based on how well you remember them, so you spend time on the facts you are most likely to forget.

Quizzes and mind maps too

Turn the same notes into multiple choice, true or false, and short answer quizzes with explanations, or into a mind map of the topic.

How it works

Copy or export your notes

Select the text in your notes app and copy it, or share the note as a PDF or plain text file.

Add them to DeckOwl

Paste the text or upload the file. The AI reads the content and drafts flashcards from the key terms and facts.

Review and study

Go through the cards in your browser. Cards you miss return sooner, and cards you know come back later.

Most notes apps can share a note as a PDF or plain text, and DeckOwl reads both. Once the cards are generated, spaced repetition handles the scheduling, so your review time goes to the facts you are closest to forgetting.

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Frequently asked questions

How many flashcards should I make for ancient Egypt?

Aim for one idea per card, such as a single king, dynasty, or term, and avoid cards that bundle several facts together. A chapter of survey notes usually works well as a few dozen focused cards.

What is the best way to study ancient Egyptian dynasties with flashcards?

Start with the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms and the intermediate periods between them, then add the key rulers of each. Cards you miss will come back sooner with spaced repetition, which helps the timeline stick.

Can I turn my notes app text into flashcards without exporting a file?

Yes, you can paste plain text from your notes app straight into DeckOwl. You can also upload a PDF or DOCX if you prefer to share the whole note as a file.

Do I have to pay to export flashcards to Anki?

Yes, Anki, CSV, PDF, and DOCX exports are part of the Plus plan at $39 per year or $7.99 per month. Free accounts study in the browser, and students get 40% off with a school email.

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