Turn your GoodNotes notes into PDF flashcards
DeckOwl builds flashcards from the PDFs, slides, notes and page photos you already have, then lets you export the finished deck as a PDF on Plus.
Why the PDF step matters for GoodNotes users
Many students write their cards by hand in GoodNotes, then want GoodNotes flashcards into PDF so they can print or share them. A handwritten page is not a study deck, so the faster route is to start from the source material and let DeckOwl write the question-and-answer cards.
- Works from PDF, DOCX, PPTX, plain text notes and photos of pages
- Spaced repetition schedules reviews so weak cards return sooner
- PDF export is included in Plus at $39/year or $7.99/month
- Free plan: 3 generations per month, study in the browser, no exports
Upload your GoodNotes export
Export pages from GoodNotes as PDF or images and upload them. Text in scans and photos is read with text recognition too.
Cards built from your material
Flashcards come from your own notes, slides and documents, so the deck matches what you actually studied.
Export to PDF on Plus
Plus adds PDF, DOCX, Anki and CSV export along with unlimited generations.
How it works
Export or upload your notes
Save your GoodNotes pages as a PDF or as images, then add the file to DeckOwl.
Generate and review flashcards
Get cards with spaced repetition scheduling and edit any card that looks off.
Export the deck as a PDF
On Plus, download the flashcards as a PDF you can print or share.
Upload the PDF export of your notebook, slides or images, and the tool reads the text and drafts cards from it. You can review and edit them, then export the finished set as a PDF on Plus, along with DOCX, Anki and CSV.
Keep your original GoodNotes file for reference. The cards are for testing yourself, and recalling answers tends to work better than rereading the page.
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Frequently asked questions
Can DeckOwl convert my existing GoodNotes flashcards directly?
Not directly. Export your GoodNotes pages as a PDF or as images and upload them, and DeckOwl generates new flashcards from that content.
How many flashcards should I make from one GoodNotes notebook?
Aim for one card per distinct fact or term, so a dense ten-page lecture might produce a few dozen cards. Split any card that tests two ideas at once.
Is PDF export free?
No. PDF export is a Plus feature, while the free plan lets you study flashcards in the browser without exports.
Do handwritten GoodNotes pages need to be typed first?
No, since photos and scans are read with text recognition. Clean, clearly written text usually produces more accurate cards than cramped handwriting.
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